This is an Italian Style Goulash made with fresh plum tomatoes, beans, pasta and peppers. The Traditional American Goulash has many other spices including paprika in it, no beans and a classic dish using elbow macaroni.
Our Italian Style Goulash is seasoned with fennel and fresh herbs with lean ground beef. It's a hearty stew like soup perfect for a chilly evening. It's almost like a pasta fazool except it has peppers and beans in it. The Cabernet wine gives this sauce it's character.
Scroll down to get this delicious recipe Grandma use to make back in the 1970's.
I just love the ease of this recipe. No more standing at the stove top flipping pancakes. These baked blueberry apple pancakes are a delicious version!
A perfect quick all in one pan breakfast!
Cauliflower is definitely an under used vegetable. These mashed potato low carb keto style mashed potatoes are made simply with cauliflower and delicious. I love my potatoes a little lumpy so I do leave them chunky.
These are easy to smash into a smooth puree using a ricer or just leave them chunky. I added a few carrots which are optional just for color
The buttery rich taste of this creamy cauliflower dish is astounding in flavors. I just love the little added garlic that makes them over the top perfect with any meal. The best part about here?
They're low carb, keto and diabetic friendly. A side dish winner for sure!
Why Keto and Low Carb?
Potatoes are full of carbs. Cauliflower isn't. It's just that simple.
Any foods that turn into sugar are high in carbs.
When my son became a diabetic, I learned to cook all over again making healthier version of the foods he loves. potatoes are one of them.
If you are looking for a great substitute that's over the top delicious, give these mashed potatoes using cauliflower a try.
Low Carb and Cauliflower
I have loved cauliflower for years.
Mom usually fried the cauliflower in oil when I was growing up with a thick batter, mom always made those as a side dish.
As time went on and we all are health conscious about fried foods and diet changes, cauliflower transformed into a steamed or boiled side dish.
When I started seeing cauliflower all over the web being transformed into a substitution for mashed potatoes, it was like hitting the jackpot.
This creamy side dish is a keeper.
I could never say these taste exactly like potatoes to my potato loving fans out there, but it sure is a healthier delicious substitution.
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Why the Added Carrots?
First of all I have a confession to make.
I love the sweetness of carrots and have always used them when boiling potatoes.
It's optional to add them, but I like the color it adds and a little sweetness, they really aren't a necessary ingredient
My Husband and Son Had No Idea
Don't you just love a recipe that fools everyone?
Of course there are some differences in flavor, but truly the first time I made these everyone thought they were potatoes.
My husband and son both said, wow you need to make these again they are really delicious!
Even the Kids Love This Dish!
Even my 2 year old grand daughter ate them, she never knew the difference.
Another reason to serve them, kids need their vegetables.
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Tasty Additions
The sour cream and minced garlic really kick up the taste,
You not only get a creamy consistency but the garlic Parmesan enhances the entire casserole dish.
These really are a great side dish with anything you make for dinner.
I actually serve this dish along side a lemon chicken we love.
A Favorite Comfort Food and Substitutions
Cauliflower has now been turned into one of the worlds famous comfort foods of all time, mashed potatoes.
It's time to give them a try and see how you like them.
One thing is a must get the cauliflower as dry as you can, one reader suggested roasting instead of boiling the cauliflower instead which may be another great tip, thanks Larry!
Cook the cauliflower and carrots if using until fork tender. Boil around 20 minutes and 15 minutes if you're using steamed method. A fork should easily go through the vegetables.
Drain if any water, the drier the cauliflower the better.
Place in a bowl and coarsely mash together or for smoother potatoes put through a potato ricer.
Add the cream, sour cream, butter, salt, pepper and garlic.
