The combination of tender cauliflower, creamy sauce, crisp bacon, smoky flavor, melted cheese, and crunchy topping make this dish especially appealing, as well as comforting at some deep level. It is the kind of dish I can imagine Julia and Paul Child eating half a century ago in their Paris apartment. And yes, I just saw Julie and Julia.
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The slightly sweet, soy-based hoisin sauce is to Chinese food what ketchup is to American food. Look for hoisin and rice noodles with other Asian foods in most supermarkets.
Here's a low-fat dinner suggestion that combines turkey and artichokes into one delicious casserole. Use the make-ahead directions when you need a warm meal on a busy night.
Kids love it and it's easy to make in minutes, but you're concerned about the preservatives and other not-so-natural ingredients listed on the back of its box. Sound familiar? The kind customer who sent us her request for a natural version of a popular "out-of-the-box meal" said, "Help! My family loves beef stroganoff. Could you give me a healthy alternative?" Yes, we sure can, and thanks for asking.