Gratins

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Cauliflower Gratin

Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower?

Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin.

cauliflower gratin mfk fisher

Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth waters (and my heart swoons) just thinking about it.

There's one passage in particular that has had me making simple cauliflower gratins for years. I purposely don't look back at the specifics, I just count on how incredible she made cauliflower roasted with cream and Gruyere sound, swiped through with crusty bread and enjoyed with cold wine.

Lord.

So here's my version, so simple, so completely gluten-free, so much better than the pasta dish I served to Nathan and John tonight (in my opinion). I threw in some arugula leaves this evening because I had them, but you wouldn't need to include them.

Keep reading for an elemental cauliflower gratin recipe.

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Sunday Dinner: Mussel Gratin

You may have noticed that mussels are having a bit of a moment.

You may have noticed that mussels are having a bit of a moment. If tasting the sheer flavor of the sea isn't reason enough for you to eat these briny bivalves, also remember that they're both incredibly affordable and a surefire sustainable seafood option.

Mussels are often served in a white wine broth or flavored with chorizo, but I love the unusual idea of them starring in a gratin. You'll learn how to execute this creative preparation when you read more

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6 Tempting Gratin Dishes

In the dead of Winter, during a period of economic stress, there's nothing more appetizing than down-home comfort foods.
Slideshow: Six Gratin Dishes

In the dead of Winter, during a period of economic stress, there's nothing more appetizing than down-home comfort foods. While mac and cheese, burgers, and pot pies get a lot of press, I have to argue that the title of The Ultimate Comfort Food should go to the gratin. Coined after an obsolete French term for "grater," a gratin is a very loosely defined dish: it's simply any course that's topped with browned crumbs, butter, and cheese. Read on to see six different renditions of this homestyle dish.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Cannellini Bean and Sausage Gratin

I'm ga-ga for gratins — especially at this time of year — and got really excited when I found this recipe for a dinner gratin.

I'm ga-ga for gratins — especially at this time of year — and got really excited when I found this recipe for a dinner gratin. Usually gratins are served as a side dish because they highlight the flavor of one ingredient. However in this case, beans, greens, and sausage are tossed with fennel, onions, and fresh sage before being baked in the oven. Plus, this recipe uses chicken broth instead of cream making it a lighter version. Bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese give the gratin a crisp, gorgeous finish. To discover a new gratin, read more

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Bright Side: Carrot Cranberry Gratin

Carrots are one of those veggies that I don't often cook with.

Carrots are one of those veggies that I don't often cook with. Sure I throw them in a salad, but when I think of making a delicious side dish to pair with an extraordinary roast, carrots don't always come to mind. That is, until now! I came across this scrumptious recipe for a carrot and cranberry gratin and can't wait to give it a try.

This colorful side dish is an excellent addition to any holiday table. The honey slightly sweetens the carrots and the apple juice makes the cranberries burst. It's a wonderful accompaniment to pork, turkey, or duck. To get the recipe to this bright side, read more