
My last birthday was beautiful because I spent the day doing exactly what I wanted to do with my friend Sue. Sometimes the simplest things in life are free and are the best. We went for a long drive to the end of Long Island. The destination was great but it was the journey along the way that made it awe-inspiring. You know when they say you shouldn't rush through life, you should stop and smell the roses...well that's what we did and the experience made the trip divine and worth every traffic jam we encountered.

Vegetables from my haul

Cauliflower Shepherd Pie

The makings of cauliflower shepherd’s pie

Cauliflower and Cheeses

Sauteed Ground Turkey

Yellow Cauliflower Mashed
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoon Worcester sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning crushed between your fingers
- 2 chicken bouillon diluted in 1 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 3 cups tomato sauce (use your favorite)
- 1 medium cauliflower head
- 3 oz cheese grated (Provolone and Asiago or Parmesan)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Remove stem and steam cauliflower in double boiler for 15 minutes
- Cream hot cauliflower with grated cheeses
- Saute melted butter and minced garlic for 1 minute
- Add breadcrumbs and toast to a light golden brown (approx 2-3 minutes)
- Remove from heat and set aside
- Saute ground turkey breaking it apart so that it resembles fine bread crumbs
- Add chopped onions, minced garlic, thyme and bell pepper; continue cooking for 5 minutes
- Add Worcester sauce, tomato sauce, honey, italian seasoning, paprika, chicken stock
- Simmer for 20 mins, taste and adjust flavor
- Add turkey and sauce to pie dish
- Layer the mashed cauliflower on meat sauce
- Sprinkle garlic breadcrumbs on top
- bake at 375 degrees uncovered for 15 minutes
- Allow to cool before cutting
Notes
You can make this recipe your own by using your favorite meat sauce to cook your ground turkey. Also use your favorite combination of cheese; one salty and one mild and creamy to add to the cauliflower.
Olive Hamm
Sharnette