First, I just want to say thank you so much, from every ounce of my being, to all the kind comments I’ve received from you lovely people with respect to my previous post. I know I haven’t been all that forthcoming about the details here but even so, I’ve received comments and emails and all the support a girl could possibly ask for. So, thank you. So much. It means more to me than you could ever imagine.
Second, was it just me, or did you forget it was Friday on Friday too? I didn’t realize that I didn’t realize it was until John asked me, “are you not doing Film Friday anymore?”… Oops!
Other things I don’t always realize until it’s too late:
- The right thing to say in the right moment - sometimes it’s shyness, sometimes it’s lack of wit, sometimes I don’t even realize what I want to say or even feel until the moment has passed.
- Birthday cards - I’m terrible, at remembering to pick up birthday cards.
- Taking photos of the food I’m making for the blog. Especially stuff that I’m updating (i.e. all the old entries with the super poor photographs). I make these recipes all the time and since they’re so ordinary for me, I sometimes forget to capture the process.
- To return DVDs to the video rental store. Seriously. It’s like an illness.
- How to spell. I like to think I have pretty good spelling habits, but sometimes very regular words allude me.
- That I’m cutting down on my wine consumption.
- Dates and appointments. I have to write everything down - and I do mean everything - in my agenda, which I check every morning when I get up, or I won’t remember where to be or when.
- To look both ways before crossing quiet residential streets.
- My birth control pills. Luckily, it’s not actually too late.
- To pick up the groceries for the week. Generally I buy by the day in the farmer’s market & CSA off-season (i.e. now) - things just go bad and un-cooked if I end up being busier than I thought I would be. That said, there are staples: yogurt, fruit, muffins. And I forget those.
Something I never forget to do? Make roasted cauliflower with cumin, coriander, and almonds. This is something that is so simple once you make it a couple times, it’s easy to whip together as a side dish for lunch or dinner or even just to snack on. Don’t get me wrong - it’s great when it’s hot. But I kinda like it cold too - picking at it with my fingers while I’ve parked myself in front of the Food Network. It’s fantastically flavorful and probably one of my most favorite sides in the world. I’d like to claim the recipe as my own but unfortunately, it’s not. It belongs to dream boat chef and food activist Jamie Oliver. So thank you to Jamie as well for looking so good such a spectacular recipe.
Note: If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, you can carefully wrap the spices in a tea towel, place in a stable/sturdy space (i.e. pavement), and bash the crap outta ‘em with a heavy pot/pan… don’t break the handle off though! …. not that I did that or anything…
Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin, Coriander and Almonds
2014-07-21 10:05:37
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Ingredients
- 1 Head of Cauliflower, outer green leaves removed & broken into florets.
- A Handful of Blanched, Toasted Almonds, roughly chopped.
- 2 Tsp Cumin Seeds.
- 2 Tsp Coriander Seeds.
- 2 Tsp Dried Chili Flakes.
- Juice & Zest of 1 Lemon.
- 1 Tbsp of Butter, unsalted.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Kosher Salt.
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the cauliflower for a minute or two. Drain well. Return to the pot and toss in a glug or two of olive oil and the butter. Toss to coat.
- As the water heats up, bash together the spices and salt in a pestle and mortar. Dump them and the almonds into a large non-stick pan and dry toast them briefly.
- After a minute or two add the lubed up cauliflower. Mix well.
- When the cauliflower starts getting some color on it add the lemon juice and zest and again, mix well.
- Fry about a minute longer and then dump the contents into the prepared baking pan. Chuck in the oven and roast about 15 to 20 minutes to allow the mixture to crisp up.
- Eat.
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What do you tend to forget?
Are you an elephant? Or do you tie strings to your fingers?
This post is linked up with the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop via the 21st Century Housewife, and This Chick Cooks.
I forget EVERYTHING. I don’t know why I pay for netflix, it takes me so long to remember to put my DVDs in the mail, I doubt I get my money’s worth. I sweep the floor and forget to pick up the pile of dust and debris. In short, I’m a mess.
The BCPs though-I set the alarm on my cell phone. When it beeps, I take my pill. That is unless I’ve forgotten to put them in my purse…
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Oh this has to be one, if not the best way to eat cauliflower.
@ Sam: i’m glad i’m not alone!
@ patience: hahahaha - awkward….
@ Shaheen: true that.
Sure this one of the best spice combo. Love this roasted cauliflower.
No elephants here! But I am the queen of sticky notes everywhere…in my car, on my computer, on my calendars, front door, tables…little notes for my days of daze! Love the cauliflower.
@ Swathi: Why thank you! I love these spices - they’re pretty much good on everything.
@ Teresa: ooooh! I love sticky notes!
Kristy thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.
@ Swathi: thanks for having me!