[NFB-InTheKitchen] Frosting cupcakes/ cauliflower greens?

Mon Apr 11 20:54:00 UTC 2022

Hello Friends In The Kitchen

Regarding the cauliflower:
Don’t throw away your cauliflower leaves! Cauliflower leaves are a great
source of calcium, iron, and beta-carotene. When roasted, they have a
similar texture to cabbage or bok choy, and make a delicious addition when
mixed with roasted florets!

Waste not, want not, right?
Remove the stems and chop the core into bite-sized pieces and roast them
along with the florets, turn them into cauliflower rice, or boil and blend
them into a creamy sauce or soup!

Break the florets into similar sizes. That way, they’ll cook evenly. If
some florets are too small they will burn before the bigger ones are tender!

Spread the florets in an even layer on a parchment or foil-lined rimmed
baking sheet.

Leave some space between the florets. If they’re too crowded, they’ll steam
and soften in the oven instead of getting brown and crisp around the edges.
If you need more space, use two baking sheets. That way, they’ll cook
evenly.

Finally, season to taste with salt and pepper

Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the florets are tender and (browned)
around the edges.

Enjoy the roasted cauliflower, its core and leaves straight off the sheet
pan, serve it as a side dish, or add it to salads, grain bowls, pastas, and
more.

Yes, this roasted veggie is great on its own, but with a little lemon zest,
fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of Parmesan or vegan cheese makes it a bit
brighter.

You can add slices onions, smoked paprika, garlic and or onion powder or
even taco seasoning or of course, seasoning of choice!

Enjoy!

On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 12:48 PM Debbe Gabe <debbiegabe at live.com> wrote:

> Es, the outer cauliflower leaves are definitely edible. I throw them in
> soups and stew, use in stir fried dishes, just roast or steam them with a
> little salt and epper. I don’t like them raw, but if you do , chop them up
> and add them to salads.
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> And by the way, when roasting cauliflower, it isn’t necessary to add oil .
> They taste just as delicious using a flavorful broth, whatever kind you
> like, to keep them moist, rather than oil.
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> As for icing cupcakes, I don’t really care if they are not perfect. I just
> use a butter knife really fast and put them down without caring if part of
> the cupcakes are uncovered. Most people just lick it off anyway.
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> Take good care.
>
> Deb
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> Hawaii
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> *From:* NFB-InTheKitchen <nfb-inthekitchen-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf
> Of *ckuell at comcast.net
> *Sent:* Monday, April 11, 2022 9:38 AM
> *To:* 'NFB In The Kitchen' <nfb-inthekitchen at nfbnet.org>
> *Subject:* [NFB-InTheKitchen] Frosting cupcakes/ cauliflower greens?
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> This is Chris Kuell from CT, and this is my first post to this
> list—although I’m eager to learn more.
>
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>
> As for cupcakes, I can’t really offer any suggestions. I generally just do
> the best I can with a butter knife and  a good imagination, and then my
> wife spends 5 minutes tidying up the messier spots.
>
>
>
> I have a question on a completely different matter, though. I’ve grown
> very fond of roasting cauliflower in the oven with olive oil, garlic, salt
> and pepper. It’s easy and delicious. However, I hate to cut away the outer
> greens (I don’t know if they are actually green, but it’s the outside of a
> head of cauliflower). I was taught to cut/break this part away and toss it
> and only eat the stems and flowerettes. But if it’s a big head of
> cauliflower, that outer layer can be a significant amount of material. Does
> anybody use that part? It is edible, as I’ve diced it up and sauteed it to
> test what it tastes like (bland) I’m wondering if I might dice it up and
> put it in soup? Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Chris
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> *From:* NFB-InTheKitchen <nfb-inthekitchen-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf
> Of *Regina Mitchell
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 10, 2022 11:50 AM
> *To:* NFB In The Kitchen <nfb-inthekitchen at nfbnet.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-InTheKitchen] Frosting cupcakes
>
>
>
> Great Question Ginger.
>
>
>
> Debbe, thank you for responding so quickly and providing detailed
> instructions. Greatly appreciated.
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>
>
> On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 3:17 PM Ginger Kutsch <Ginger at ky2d.com> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> For those of you with no vision, does anyone have tips for frosting
> cupcakes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ginger
>
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Kindly,
Regina Mitchell

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