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Ingredients
1 Medium cauliflower, chopped into florets
1 Medium onion, sliced
2 Eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped
3 Tablespoons whole meal flour
1 Teaspoon mild curry powder
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
2 Cups milk
1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme
Salt & fresh ground pepper
4 Ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 Cup crouton
Method
1. Boil cauliflower and onion in enough salted water to cover, until they are just tender. (10 – 15 minutes) Be careful not to overcook. Drain well.
2. Arrange the cauliflower and onion in a shallow ovenproof dish, and scatter over the chopped egg.
3. Put the flour, curry powder and butter/margarine in a saucepan, and cook gently, stirring constantly, to a smooth paste. Add the milk gradually, stirring all the time, gradually bring to the boil, stirring well, until thickened and smooth.
4. Stir in the thyme and seasoning and allow the sauce to simmer for a minute or two.
5. Remove from the heat, and stir in about 3/4 of the cheese.
6. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower, scatter over the croutons, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
All photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.
Ingredients
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Bunch broccoli, stems removed and separated into florets
1 Small cauliflower, separated into florets
Salt and pepper
Parsley for garnish
Paprika for garnish
Method
1. Blend butter, mustard and lemon juice together.
2. Steam broccoli and cauliflower, covered, until tender (about 5 to 6 minutes) Drain vegetables, return to hot saucepan and toss to evaporate any excess moisture Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add mustard butter, toss to coat well
4. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
Serve immediately
All photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.