"FauxTatoes"

10-29-12

  There are now two recipes I use for "fauxtatoes". One is a cheesy cauliflower bake, and the other is the one I'll post here, which is prepared much more like regular mashed potatoes. The guys really like both recipes, but seemed to enjoy this recipe more when I made it with the stew. Enjoy!

FauxTatoes aka Cauliflower Mash

Yield: 4 servings

1 head  Cauliflower

1/4 cup SCD Yogurt

1/4 cup Cheese, shredded(I used pepper jack, but others work fine)

1 Tbsp  Butter, softened

To taste Garlic

To taste Salt and Pepper

1)  Steam cauliflower until soft. Drain and Mash. 

2)  Mash and stir in yogurt, cheese, butter, and spices until all well combined. 

Serve.

Original Recipe:  http://www.comfytummy.com/2010/02/25/cauliflower-mashed-potatoes/#.UIxuyyj_V2g.pinterest

I Can Haz Cheezburger!

10-24-12

  Last night I've made the best meatloaf of my life. Both my husband and his older brother groaned in approval when they took their first bites of the dinner. To me, this is a very high achievement indeed!

Cheezy Meatloaf

Yield: 6 Servings

2  lbs  Ground Hamburger

2       Eggs

1  cup  Parmesan Cheese, shredded

1  cup  Onion, chopped

4  tsp  Salt

2  tsp  Black Pepper

2 clove Garlic, chopped

1 Tbsp  SCD legal Yellow Mustard

Shredded Cheese for topping (Cheddar and Pepper Jack mix)

1  pkg  Pepper Bacon

Preheat Oven to 350^F.

1)  Combing all ingredients except topping cheese and bacon. Mix well.

2)  Use 1 cup measure to scoop mixture into personal serving and place into 9x13-inch pan. Wrap 1-2 two strips of bacon around circumference of personal meatloaf. Top generously with shredded cheese mixture.  

3)  Bake for 35-45 minutes. 

*note: this meatloaf is super delicious even without the bacon!

Original Recipe Link: http://www.scdforlife.com/2012/02/scd-recipe-turkey-meatloaf-cups.html 

I Like Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

10-10-12

  I got back last night from two days with my In-laws in Eastern Oregon. It was lots of fun getting to see their new home and helping them unpack and settle in. I also got to spend some time getting to know my mother-in-law, which I really enjoyed and look forward to spending more time with her in the future. 
  The other night I made pizza for dinner. I used a very yummy recipe that I discovered early on in my diet. I've made it many times and the guys like it a lot! 

  This time around I experimented with cooking the crusts longer (browning them more) and freezing extra crusts. Both experiments worked well and I encountered no complications. So now, on to the recipe!


Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Makes 2(8-inch) crusts

1/2 head  Cauliflower
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp  Parmesan Cheese, shredded
1 clove  Garlic, crushed 
1/4 tsp  Sea Salt
1/2 Tbsp  Fresh Basil, chopped
1  Egg
2 Tbsp  Coconut Flour
1 Tbsp  Olive Oil (for brushing the tops)
1/2 tsp  Garlic Salt (for sprinkling on top)
* Any Desired Toppings

1)  Preheat oven to 450^F.
2)  Shred Cauliflower with cheese grater.
3)  Place in a steamer over an inch or two of water. Steam until just tender, but not fully cooked. (Do NOT let the cauliflower touch the water, it will make it soggy)
4)  Combine the cauliflower, cheese, garlic, salt, basil, egg, and flour in a bowl.
5)  Form 2 8-inch circles on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  
6)  Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt.
7)  Bake for 15-20 mins (until brown)
8)  Let crust cool a little, then add toppings and broil for 5-6 mins. until cheese is melted.

Original Recipe Link: http://www.againstallgrain.com/2012/03/07/meat-lovers-pizza-with-cauliflower-crust/