Wolfgang Puck BDRCRS007 Cauliflower Mashers, Gorgonzola Cheese Polenta, Makes 2 - 4 Servings

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Cauliflower Mashers

Makes 2 - 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 cup chicken broth or stock 1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste butter or cream cheese, if desired

METHOD

1Combine all ingredients into the Steamer/Rice Cooker Pot.

2Close lid and press COOK. After 15 minutes, test cauliflower. When fork tender, unplug machine and remove inner pot using potholders.

3Drain away and reserve most of the liquid. Puree cauliflower using an immersion blender or potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in enough reserved liquid to make the puree a desirable texture. Taste carefully and adjust seasoning.

4Serve immediately or close lid and keep hot on KEEP WARM setting.

Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef

Gorgonzola Cheese Polenta

Makes 3 - 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 cup homemade chicken broth or good-quality canned chicken broth 3/4 cup half and half or milk

1/2 cup coarse-grain polenta, either white or yellow salt and pepper, as desired

1/4 cup heavy cream

3 ounces gorgonzola or blue cheese

METHOD

1Add butter, onion and garlic to Steamer/Rice Cooker Pot and press COOK. Saute onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and translucent.

2Add all ingredients, except the cream and gorgonzola. Stir occasionally.

3When Steamer/Rice Cooker switches to KEEP WARM, add cheese and cream. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Note: This is a great accompaniment to lamb.

Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef

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