Why this blog?

My children Antoine, Sam, Peter, Andrea and a few friends asked me to share some of my favorite recipes knowing that I like country food, simple delicious healthy meals made without spending much money or time using mostly local seasonal produce.
Please contribute your own favorite recipes that fit a student budget and are good for body, soul and the planet.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Gratin de chou-fleur

Boil a pot of salted water. Wash the cauliflower and separate it or cut it into small bunches. Boil them for 8 minutes, check with a fork that they are cooked but not soft. Strain well and place in a flat ovenware.
While the cauliflower cooks, start the Bechamel sauce:
Melt a tablespoon of butter or oil, when hot add 1 tablespoon of flour and cook for a minute. Slowly add some milk while stirring constantly so the sauce thickens without chunks. when all the milk is used, let it thicken a little more and add salt pepper and grated cheddar.
Pour the sauce on the cauliflower, mix a little and cover the surface with a cup of grated swiss cheese.
Broil until a cheesy golden crust has formed but be careful not to burn it, it goes fast!

I cauliflower
2 cups milk
1tbsp butter or oil
1 tbsp flour
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup grated swiss cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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