ensalada de coliflor (cauliflower salad)

Ensalada de Coliflor (Cauliflower Salad)

1 whole large cauliflower, cleaned and trimmed, left whole
2 large ripe avocados, mashed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 small onion, minced
2 canned whole green chiles, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 small head lettuce, shredded
Parmesan cheese, grated
Pimiento (for garnish)

Cook whole cauliflower in boiling salted water to cover until done but still firm. Refresh in cold water, drain thoroughly, and chill.

Remove seeds from the chiles. Mix together avocados, lemon juice, onion, chiles, salt and pepper.

To assemble: place shredded lettuce on a serving platter. Place whole cauliflower in center and cover with avocado mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Decorate with strips of pimiento.

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cream of asparagus soup

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Yield: 6 servings

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 celery, finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 pound asparagus, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon mace
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until soft but not brown. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add salt, pepper, and mace. Remove from heat. Slowly stir in the cream. Reheat gently. Serve in bowls garnished with hard-cooked egg.

Per Serving: 144 Cal (62% from Fat, 21% from Protein, 18% from Carb); 8 g Protein; 10 g Tot Fat; 7 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 52 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 327 mg Sodium; 145 mg Cholesterol

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