Whole Plant Cauliflower Cheese Recipe: A Zero-Waste Approach
This article presents a zero-waste cooking recipe by chef Tom Hunt for making cauliflower cheese using the entire plant, including the core and leaves. Inspired by an orange cauliflower found at Brockley Market in London, the dish involves roasting the whole head seasoned with nutmeg, butter, and olive oil until tender and charred. It is then topped with a rich cheese sauce made from red Leicester cheese, turmeric, mustard, and milk, before being grilled to a bubbly finish. The recipe emphasizes sustainability by ensuring no part of the vegetable is wasted, noting that the roasted leaves become deliciously crisp. Serves 4-6 people as a main course.
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Whole Plant Cauliflower Cheese Recipe: A Zero-Waste Approach
This article presents a zero-waste cooking recipe by chef Tom Hunt for making cauliflower cheese using the entire plant, including the core and leaves. Inspired by an orange cauliflower found at Brockley Market in London, the dish involves roasting the whole head seasoned with nutmeg, butter, and olive oil until tender and charred. It is then topped with a rich cheese sauce made from red Leicester cheese, turmeric, mustard, and milk, before being grilled to a bubbly finish. The recipe emphasizes sustainability by ensuring no part of the vegetable is wasted, noting that the roasted leaves become deliciously crisp. Serves 4-6 people as a main course.
The Guardian