Spicy Roasted Cauliflower (Vegetarian)

Ingredients

• cooking spray or 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 whole head of cauliflower
• 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 TBSP chili powder
• 1 TBSP cumin
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper depending on your taste. 1 tsp will be on the hot side.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400F and lightly oil or spray a small baking sheet. Set aside.
• Trim the whole head of cauliflower.
• In a medium sized bowl combine the yogurt with the lemon zest and all the spices.
• Place the cauliflower in the bowl and coat thoroughly with the dairy spice mix. A silicone brush works nicely to do this step.
• Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes or until a nice brown crust is formed on the surface of the cauliflower.
• Remove from oven, let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into portions and serve as a side dish.

How to Make Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a North African tomato dish with poached eggs.

Ingredients

2 med onions chopped

8 Roma Tomaotes, chopped

4 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

1 lg. can diced tomatoes

2 TBSP olive oil

1 tsp sugar

Spices

salt

6 cloves garlic

fresh nutmeg

1 tsp. each of turmeric, cumin, chilli powder, hot paprika, garam masla

1/2 tsp. each of black pepper, cayenne pepper, chilli flakes

6 large eggs

fresh cilantro or parsley for a garnish

Directions

Sautee onions for a few minutes on low heat. Add garlic and continue to sautee for another minute. Add celery and sautee for about four minutes more.  Add the spice blend and heat through for about two minutes.  Add tomatoes and cook on med-low heat until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add sugar and stir well.

Make a well for an egg. Crack egg and put into the well. Do this for all of the eggs. Cover and cook until eggs reach desired doneness.

Garnish and serve with crusty bread or toast.