You won't believe it's cauliflower pizza crust! - Page 11

cleochatra · 02-29-2008, 07:18 PM

Determined-- This cauliflower lasagna is still dense, but you don't feel like you're going to vomit cheese afterwards. It's really filling, but not gross-greasy-heavy. If you're the only one eating it, I would freeze portions of it for later eating. My kids narfed the plain cheese one down in one meal. I was surprised!

iamblessed · 02-29-2008, 09:53 PM

so, maybe I could make this for my family and just not tell my daughter what the crust is made from

. There is not one veggie that she will eat, knowingly

thanks for another wonderful recipe!

TuscanGirl · 03-01-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

Soy cheese worked?! That is great! I can let my SIL know. She has an aversion to dairy. Woohoo! That is exciting!

I was thrilled too!!

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Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

I double the recipe and it fit in my 16 inch pan perfectly.
I'll definitely make it again.

Could you pick it up?

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Originally Posted by gillygum

Oh!! And I don't know if it's because I haven't had veggies in 7 days, but this is SUUUUPER filling!!

I was amazed too! Two pieces and I was full!

Determinedtolose · 03-01-2008, 06:32 AM

Hi Mary Kay,
I would have been able to pick it up if I would have baked the crust about 10 minutes longer for a total of 30 min.
I gave the wrong size pan, I used a 12", double recipe.

When it cooled off a bit I could pick it up, but it flopped in my hands, and that's because like I said, I didn't bake it long enough.

Cleo you're right about the lasagne, we wouldn't be eating and feeling all that weight of the pasta and feel it!
Definately a more healthy alternative!

TuscanGirl · 03-01-2008, 07:59 AM

Thanks Diana!
I think my pan was 13 or 14" - so even doubling the recipe it was too thin.
Maybe I didn't cook it long enough either . . . the top looked wonderful, but . . .

OK - next time:
smaller pan
double recipe
cook for 30 minutes
and spray the heck out of the pan!

realityjunkee · 03-01-2008, 08:07 AM

Cleo,

All I can say is it was delicious and I ate the whole thing. Yep.

I've never been good for portion control. I think next time I'll have to buy egg beaters and make a 1/2 batch or I'll be in trouble.

Do I dare try the lasagna or cheese sticks?

lcq · 03-01-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by realityjunkee

Cleo,

All I can say is it was delicious and I ate the whole thing. Yep.

I've never been good for portion control. I think next time I'll have to buy egg beaters and make a 1/2 batch or I'll be in trouble.

Do I dare try the lasagna or cheese sticks?

Ok someone please guide me to the cheese sticks

.....i must have missed that and me needs to know...cause me loooves cheese sticks

gillygum · 03-01-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

Ok someone please guide me to the cheese sticks

.....i must have missed that and me needs to know...cause me loooves cheese sticks

Check Cleo's Blog for all of em in one spot!:
The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

I've set her blog as my homepage now! Haha, so that I can be constantly inspired and motivated to move forward with this WOE!

Seriously... the pizza is even better the next day after its been sitting in the fridge overnight! YUMM!

lcq · 03-01-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gillygum

Check Cleo's Blog for all of em in one spot!:
The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

I've set her blog as my homepage now! Haha, so that I can be constantly inspired and motivated to move forward with this WOE!

Seriously... the pizza is even better the next day after its been sitting in the fridge overnight! YUMM!

Thanks Hun

lcq · 03-01-2008, 08:52 AM

Ok I got fooled ....I thought I had missed a 'Cleo recipe' for cheese sticks made with cauliflower

.........hmmmnn......then again...maybe...Cleo are you up for the challenge

cleochatra · 03-01-2008, 09:05 AM

The recipe is now posted in an online version of a citizen journalism site. From there, there are often chosen pieces to be published locally through the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. I'm published 2-3 times monthly through this venue, and my work appears throughout areas of north Denver.

If you could let me know if the site loads slowly, I'd be much obliged! People tell me it loads very slowly.

TXLoser · 03-01-2008, 09:11 AM

Okay, so I admit I was a bit skeptical on this one...cauliflower pizza crust? Had Cleo lost her mind??
But with all the reviews I couldn't resist giving this a try.

So I figured what can I lose...so I made it.

OH MY GOODNESS...THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

My only regret, is I didn't double the recipe.
<off to store for more cauliflower>

THANK YOU

Tecnokitty · 03-01-2008, 09:41 AM

love the article Cleo and the page loaded really fast for me. Even on my work laptop which is kinda slow.

cleochatra · 03-01-2008, 09:46 AM

That is fantastic!

Now comes the favor. If you'd like to see me as a paid writer in the Denver area (or anywhere), please send out the link to as many folks you can. I need page views for this blog entry. Not comments or stars. Just page views. And on that blog entry most importantly.

I'd like to get the word out to as many as possible that low-carb eating is viable, delicious and can be humorous as well. And my editor will see that I have an audience for these things.

I'd appreciate the support.

Tecnokitty · 03-01-2008, 10:07 AM

I have some friends who I know will be very interested to read it Cleo. I will be sure to pass it on to them! I was just telling one of them about your recipe for the pizza yesterday and was going to send her to your blog but will just send her this link now instead. BTW - I love reading you articles so please send me a link whenever you write one as I will surely love being one of your needed page views

emeraldskye · 03-01-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

That is fantastic!

Now comes the favor. If you'd like to see me as a paid writer in the Denver area (or anywhere), please send out the link to as many folks you can. I need page views for this blog entry. Not comments or stars. Just page views. And on that blog entry most importantly.

I'd like to get the word out to as many as possible that low-carb eating is viable, delicious and can be humorous as well. And my editor will see that I have an audience for these things.

I'd appreciate the support.

Done! Good luck Cleo.

Locarb4me · 03-01-2008, 11:05 AM

Ok Cleo, I'm making this pizza today! I'll let you know how it turns out.

TuscanGirl · 03-01-2008, 12:10 PM

Be glad to help Cleo - as long as you keep making these amazing recipes!!

TXLoser · 03-01-2008, 12:23 PM

When I made this I didn't use the fennel, couldn't find it at the store.
I used Italian seasoning instead.

What does the fennel do/add? I never used that before and just wondering if I should still try to add

Determinedtolose · 03-01-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Thanks Diana!
I think my pan was 13 or 14" - so even doubling the recipe it was too thin.
Maybe I didn't cook it long enough either . . . the top looked wonderful, but . . .

OK - next time:
smaller pan
double recipe
cook for 30 minutes
and spray the heck out of the pan!

Your Welcome!!
Yes the top looks good. But I do think it needs longer time to bake,esp if you double it like Cleo said.

Hope it turns out. You'll like it!

gillygum · 03-01-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

That is fantastic!

Now comes the favor. If you'd like to see me as a paid writer in the Denver area (or anywhere), please send out the link to as many folks you can. I need page views for this blog entry. Not comments or stars. Just page views. And on that blog entry most importantly.

I'd like to get the word out to as many as possible that low-carb eating is viable, delicious and can be humorous as well. And my editor will see that I have an audience for these things.

I'd appreciate the support.

i will for sure be sending this out!! my parents already asked for the recipe. p.s. if you ever decide to publish a cookbook. lemme know! i'm a graphic designer, have all the programs, and i'd for sure help you put it together!! anyway that i can promote these amazing recipes - i'm there!

babydollsea · 03-01-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

That is fantastic!

Now comes the favor. If you'd like to see me as a paid writer in the Denver area (or anywhere), please send out the link to as many folks you can. I need page views for this blog entry. Not comments or stars. Just page views. And on that blog entry most importantly.

I'd like to get the word out to as many as possible that low-carb eating is viable, delicious and can be humorous as well. And my editor will see that I have an audience for these things.

I'd appreciate the support.

Will do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

cleochatra · 03-01-2008, 02:41 PM

Thanks so much for your help here, everyone!

The reason I need page views to this recipe link is to show the editors low carb in Denver is viable, and that humor doesn't have to abandon a way of eating.

I was published again this week, and am so thankful! I would love to continue to be a positive voice for the low-carbers, moms, and just people out there and continue to pay it forward by helping me to reach even more people!

Thank you sosososososo much! And if you have problems opening the page, please let me know. Some say the site is very slow to load.

TuscanGirl · 03-01-2008, 06:47 PM

Cleo - loved the fact you put the soy cheese info in there!!

But I wouldn't be Princess Proofreader if I didn't ask you about #10 under lasagna . . .

10. Add the rest of the ricotta and spread with a spoon as possible.

Is it spread as soon as possible?
Or
Spread with a spoon as soon as possible . . .

Help!

cleochatra · 03-01-2008, 08:54 PM

D'oh! Thank you, Tuscan Girl! I fixed that, and added in the sage advice nregarding the egg addition to the ricotta for an easier-to-deal-with texture. Thank you for catching that weird wording!

Let me know how your recipe works out, locarb!

gilly-- wow! You are so awesome! Thank you for the offer! And thanks for your help, too.

TXLoser-- I just like fennel. Really you can use anything you like on the crust. Basil is another excellent addition.

Thank you guys again so much. I am so very lucky and blessed to have you for support!

02-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#302
iamblessed Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 144 Gallery: iamblessed Stats: 188/180.5/135 WOE: Atkins induction Start Date: Feb.10, re-start 3/29	so, maybe I could make this for my family and just not tell my daughter what the crust is made from. There is not one veggie that she will eat, knowingly thanks for another wonderful recipe!

03-01-2008, 06:32 AM	#304
Determinedtolose Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 6,378 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: Changes with every new day!! WOE: Atkins/Eating Fat Start Date: I started on 4/2007. Goal by 9/2008	Hi Mary Kay, I would have been able to pick it up if I would have baked the crust about 10 minutes longer for a total of 30 min. I gave the wrong size pan, I used a 12", double recipe. When it cooled off a bit I could pick it up, but it flopped in my hands, and that's because like I said, I didn't bake it long enough. Cleo you're right about the lasagne, we wouldn't be eating and feeling all that weight of the pasta and feel it! Definately a more healthy alternative! __________________ DIANA "Your a Daisy if you do!" Personal Challenge: Onderland by 7/08 Fighting Fat with Fat Challenge! Pressing towards the Goal! Philippians 3:12-14 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...rrow-road.html "Lips Like Sugar" http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...tml?Owner=DA61

03-01-2008, 08:52 AM	#310
lcq MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 2,484 Gallery: lcq Stats: 5' 5": 293 - 274 - ? WOE: LOW CARB all the way Start Date: 2 Jan 2008	Ok I got fooled ....I thought I had missed a 'Cleo recipe' for cheese sticks made with cauliflower.........hmmmnn......then again...maybe...Cleo are you up for the challenge

03-01-2008, 09:46 AM	#314
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,139 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	That is fantastic! Now comes the favor. If you'd like to see me as a paid writer in the Denver area (or anywhere), please send out the link to as many folks you can. I need page views for this blog entry. Not comments or stars. Just page views. And on that blog entry most importantly. I'd like to get the word out to as many as possible that low-carb eating is viable, delicious and can be humorous as well. And my editor will see that I have an audience for these things. I'd appreciate the support. __________________ The Lighter Side of Low Carb <--my blog. Where I'm bloggy. National Low-Carb Examiner My national low-carb column. Where I'm columny. Mid-Year Resolution Challenge member: 86 to lose/ 22 lost/ 64 pounds to go We Are Carbarella!

02-29-2008, 07:18 PM	#301
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,139 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Determined-- This cauliflower lasagna is still dense, but you don't feel like you're going to vomit cheese afterwards. It's really filling, but not gross-greasy-heavy. If you're the only one eating it, I would freeze portions of it for later eating. My kids narfed the plain cheese one down in one meal. I was surprised!

03-01-2008, 07:59 AM	#305
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 19,348 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Thanks Diana! I think my pan was 13 or 14" - so even doubling the recipe it was too thin. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough either . . . the top looked wonderful, but . . . OK - next time: smaller pan double recipe cook for 30 minutes and spray the heck out of the pan!

03-01-2008, 08:07 AM	#306
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,482 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/197.4/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	Cleo, All I can say is it was delicious and I ate the whole thing. Yep. I've never been good for portion control. I think next time I'll have to buy egg beaters and make a 1/2 batch or I'll be in trouble. Do I dare try the lasagna or cheese sticks?

03-01-2008, 09:05 AM	#311
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,139 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	The recipe is now posted in an online version of a citizen journalism site. From there, there are often chosen pieces to be published locally through the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. I'm published 2-3 times monthly through this venue, and my work appears throughout areas of north Denver. If you could let me know if the site loads slowly, I'd be much obliged! People tell me it loads very slowly.

03-01-2008, 09:11 AM	#312
TXLoser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 10,163 Gallery: TXLoser Stats: 354/224 WOE: LC Start Date: January 2004	Okay, so I admit I was a bit skeptical on this one...cauliflower pizza crust? Had Cleo lost her mind?? But with all the reviews I couldn't resist giving this a try. So I figured what can I lose...so I made it. OH MY GOODNESS...THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! My only regret, is I didn't double the recipe. <off to store for more cauliflower> THANK YOU

03-01-2008, 09:41 AM	#313
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 3,371 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	love the article Cleo and the page loaded really fast for me. Even on my work laptop which is kinda slow.

03-01-2008, 10:07 AM	#315
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 3,371 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	I have some friends who I know will be very interested to read it Cleo. I will be sure to pass it on to them! I was just telling one of them about your recipe for the pizza yesterday and was going to send her to your blog but will just send her this link now instead. BTW - I love reading you articles so please send me a link whenever you write one as I will surely love being one of your needed page views

03-01-2008, 11:05 AM	#317
Locarb4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: In ur forum, steeln ur posts Posts: 1,452 Gallery: Locarb4me Start Date: 6/12/07	Ok Cleo, I'm making this pizza today! I'll let you know how it turns out.

03-01-2008, 12:10 PM	#318
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 19,348 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Be glad to help Cleo - as long as you keep making these amazing recipes!!

03-01-2008, 12:23 PM	#319
TXLoser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 10,163 Gallery: TXLoser Stats: 354/224 WOE: LC Start Date: January 2004	When I made this I didn't use the fennel, couldn't find it at the store. I used Italian seasoning instead. What does the fennel do/add? I never used that before and just wondering if I should still try to add

03-01-2008, 02:41 PM	#323
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,139 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Thanks so much for your help here, everyone! The reason I need page views to this recipe link is to show the editors low carb in Denver is viable, and that humor doesn't have to abandon a way of eating. I was published again this week, and am so thankful! I would love to continue to be a positive voice for the low-carbers, moms, and just people out there and continue to pay it forward by helping me to reach even more people! Thank you sosososososo much! And if you have problems opening the page, please let me know. Some say the site is very slow to load.

03-01-2008, 06:47 PM	#324
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 19,348 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Cleo - loved the fact you put the soy cheese info in there!! But I wouldn't be Princess Proofreader if I didn't ask you about #10 under lasagna . . . 10. Add the rest of the ricotta and spread with a spoon as possible. Is it spread as soon as possible? Or Spread with a spoon as soon as possible . . . Help!

03-01-2008, 08:54 PM	#325
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,139 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	D'oh! Thank you, Tuscan Girl! I fixed that, and added in the sage advice nregarding the egg addition to the ricotta for an easier-to-deal-with texture. Thank you for catching that weird wording! Let me know how your recipe works out, locarb! gilly-- wow! You are so awesome! Thank you for the offer! And thanks for your help, too. TXLoser-- I just like fennel. Really you can use anything you like on the crust. Basil is another excellent addition. Thank you guys again so much. I am so very lucky and blessed to have you for support!