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6 LANSDOWNE NEWS, AUTUMN 2017
What’s Cooking
Mac 'n Cheese
2017 has started with the same fast What’s Cooking
pace that 2016 finished with. Our
latest residence Bayswater Gardens with Ashley, Group Executive Chef
opened its doors on Valentine's Day.
Executive Chef Walter and his
enthusiastic kitchen team, have been
very busy, ensuring their kitchen is Ingredients set aside. Puree the
ready to serve all their new residents. *250g macaroni *1 cauliflower cauliflower with a little salt.
Walter and his staff have done a *1 onion, peeled & diced Reserve half the puree. This
fantastic job. Well done! *1 tsp minced garlic will be the sauce. Add the ¾ of
*¼ tsp ground nutmeg the parmesan to the
As Autumn and Winter are *600 ml cream *250 ml milk remaining cauliflower puree.
approaching, comfort food is usually *½ cup grated parmesan cheese Pour over the macaroni and
the order of the day. One of my *½ cup fresh breadcrumbs stir thoroughly. Sprinkle with
favourite dishes on our menu is Mac *½ leek, washed, sliced finely breadcrumbs and remaining
'n Cheese with Cauliflower! I find this parmesan. Drizzle lightly with
dish is always a winner! My kids love Method extra virgin olive oil. Lay the
it too! I believe Mac 'n Cheese is on Cut the cauliflower into very small cauliflower florets on a tray
the menu in the White House! florets, keeping all the trimmings. and drizzle with oil. Place both
Set the florets aside for later. In a dishes in the oven. Bake at
Cauliflower is at its best during the pot, place the cauliflower 160C for 20 minutes. Sweat
colder months and most of what we trimmings, milk, cream, garlic, the leek and remaining onion
buy is grown in Victoria. In this recipe nutmeg and half the onion. Bring gently until soft and mix with
it is prepared in two ways; pureed and to a gentle simmer and cook for the cauliflower. Place a small
roasted. Both methods of cooking, 15‐20 minutes, until cauliflower is amount of puree on the plate.
bring out the natural sweetness. very soft. Cook macaroni in plenty Place a square cut of the
of boiling water, until soft. Drain macaroni on top, then some
Bacon or ham can also be added. well (do not cool) and place into roasted cauliflower mix on the
greased ramekins or a large side. Serve with a nice winter
baking dish. Stir in a little oil and green salad on the side.
