Need a good cauliflower substitute

UsedToBeHusky
UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
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I've got all these great recipes for cauliflower;

Cauliflower pizza crust
Cauliflower mashed potatoes
Cauliflower pancakes
Cauliflower brownies
Cauliflower ice cream

But I was thinking...

All this bland, healthy goodness might not be the best thing for my mental health. What do you think would make a good substitute for cauliflower in these recipes?

:wink:
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  • DragonSquatter
    DragonSquatter Posts: 957 Member
    Cheesypoofs
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    i've got it!! *light bulb moment*

    just take the cauliflower out of all those recipes and make the REAL thing :) xo.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    uhmmmm how about real food...

    pizza crust
    mashed potatoes
    pancakes
    brownies
    ice cream
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I find that cardboard is a good substitute.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    i've got it!! *light bulb moment*

    just take the cauliflower out of all those recipes and make the REAL thing :) xo.

    But then they won't taste like cauliflower?
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Peas.
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    :cauliflowerforyou: cauliflowerforyou.png?noCache=1371485989
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    i've got it!! *light bulb moment*

    just take the cauliflower out of all those recipes and make the REAL thing :) xo.

    But then they won't taste like cauliflower?


    :laugh:
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!

    Oh my god this is horrifiying
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Use Collie Flower instead.

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  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    I've got all these great recipes for cauliflower;

    Cauliflower pizza crust
    Cauliflower mashed potatoes
    Cauliflower pancakes
    Cauliflower brownies
    Cauliflower ice cream

    But I was thinking...

    All this bland, healthy goodness might not be the best thing for my mental health. What do you think would make a good substitute for cauliflower in these recipes?

    :wink:

    Cauliflower pizza crust... substitute flour in place of the cauliflower
    Cauliflower mashed potatoes... substitute potatoes in place of the cauliflower
    Cauliflower pancakes... substitute flour in place of the cauliflower
    Cauliflower brownies... substitute flour in place of the cauliflower
    Cauliflower ice cream... substitute cream in place of the cauliflower

    none of these will be as good as the cauliflower versions of course and it might no longer be accurate to call them by the same names, but in a pinch, you can probably get by with these substitutions. i do suggest referring to them correctly though, since some people on MFP get all ragey if you don't.

    for example, it's probably best to refer to "Cauliflower ice cream" that's made with cream as "Cauliflower-free Cauliflower ice cream" just so nobody gets mad at you.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Make them out of lard then add artificial cauliflower flavouring.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Use Collie Flower instead.

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  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I freakin' love cauliflower mashed potatoes, 3 parts cauliflower, one part potato, 100% delicious.
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!


    Is that for real?????

    No offence to the Americans ( I'm half American myself).. But that is just wrong! :sick:
  • Samiamy2k
    Samiamy2k Posts: 50
    Well, you could try Brocciflower..... ;)
    I've got all these great recipes for cauliflower;

    Cauliflower pizza crust
    Cauliflower mashed potatoes
    Cauliflower pancakes
    Cauliflower brownies
    Cauliflower ice cream

    But I was thinking...

    All this bland, healthy goodness might not be the best thing for my mental health. What do you think would make a good substitute for cauliflower in these recipes?

    :wink:
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  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    Use Collie Flower instead.

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    i spy a sheltie!!

    i'm still super grossed out by that whole canned chicken. BLECH.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    I freakin' love cauliflower mashed potatoes, 3 parts cauliflower, one part potato, 100% delicious.

    dude...quit lying to yourself...

    :flowerforyou:
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    Obviously the answer is beer.
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!


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  • yummy_
    yummy_ Posts: 248 Member
    Bacon pizza crust
    Bacon mashed potatoes
    Bacon pancakes
    Bacon brownies
    Bacon ice cream

    or canned chicken.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!
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  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!


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    Ralph. Just when I almost forgot about the sweet sue victims. Ralph. :sick:
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Wait. Cauliflower ice cream? GTFO. Now. I'm serious. GET OUT. Right now.

    ::smdh:: there's no acceptable replacement for ice cream.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    SWEET!!!!!

    someone just sent me the HOLY GRAIL of cauliflower recipes...it's cauliflower burgers with cheese!


    ARE YOU KIDDING!! Just when I think cauliflower can't get any better! Well here we go!
    Cheesy Cauliflower Burger Patties = YUM YUM!

    1 head cauliflower
    2 large eggs
    1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
    1/2 c panko
    1/2 t cayenne pepper (more of less to taste)
    salt
    olive oil

    Cut cauliflower into florets & cook in boiling water until tender about 10 minutes. Drain. Mash the cauliflower while still warm. Stir cheese, eggs, panko, cayenne & salt to taste.

    Coat the bottom of a griddle or skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Cook until golden brown & set, about 3 minutes per side. Keep each batch warm in the oven while you cook the rest.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn potatoes!
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    Whole canned chicken.

    canned-whole-chicken.jpg

    canned chicken ice cream kinda sounds yummy!


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    That is seriously the grossest thing I have EVER seen.
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