Gratin Archives - An Edible Mosaic™

Low-Carb Broccoli Stem Gratin

May 18, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Low-Carb Broccoli Stem Gratin is everything we love about a good gratin; it’s a rich, creamy, and cheesy side dish that you can pair with any number of things, from roast chicken to grilled steak. And bonus, this version uses broccoli stems so they don’t go to waste!

Most of us hear the word gratin and think potato. And most of us hear broccoli stem and think toss it. But neither of those are set in stone! Reducing food waste is always a goal of mine, so when I found myself with a pretty good amount of broccoli stems in the fridge, I wanted to think of a delicious way to cook them. And the other thing is, gratin can be just about any vegetable you want it to be! I love a good potato gratin, but this broccoli stem version is lower in carbs and arguably every bit as delicious.…

Cheddar and Thyme Butternut Squash Gratin

December 22, 2017 by Faith 4 Comments

Cheddar and Thyme Butternut Squash Gratin is a simple, but surprisingly flavorful side dish that pairs well with just about anything. Looking through my side dish recipes, I realized that – like most side dish recipes – a lot of them feed a crowd! Which is of course a good thing most of the time, but it doesn’t hurt to have a few small-batch options on hand for those times when you’re just cooking for you +1....

Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Gratin {Grain-Free; Gluten-Free}

November 19, 2013 by Faith 11 Comments

How does your family do Thanksgiving dinner? Pot luck-style with everyone bringing a dish to pass? Or maybe the person hosting makes everything and someone else hosts the next holiday? In my family, dinner is always at my mom’s house, and she and I make everything together (except for the turkey, which my mom brines and my dad roasts). We like to have an assortment of sides to please everyone because everyone has a different favorite. And it seems like there is always at least one person who is on a new diet or who found out that they are intolerant to something, and we […]...

Spinach, Ricotta, & Portobello Gratins

January 13, 2012 by Faith 22 Comments

I had a couple of beautiful portobellos in my fridge and I was going to make them into giant stuffed mushrooms…but, there are a million recipes out there for stuffed mushrooms and you probably don’t need another. (Plus I was in the mood for something a little different!) I thought the mushrooms would also make the perfect base for individual gratins so I decided to do that instead....

Zucchini-Tomato Gratin

January 31, 2011 by Faith 56 Comments

I think my body is longing for summer. It’s not only the fact that I’ve been cold for about two months straight, but also that I’ve been craving summer fruits and veggies. Zucchini isn’t in season right now and even though I usually like to eat my produce seasonally, I couldn’t help making this. When I crave a particular veggie I think of it as my body’s way of telling me what it needs…and I’ve been dying for zucchini, so I went with it. This dish was delicious, and in about seven months it will become indispensible when I’m looking for any and every way […]...

Kale Gratin

November 19, 2010 by Faith 61 Comments

With Thanksgiving swiftly approaching, many people are turning their thoughts to holiday fare. Every year my family has a few ever-present staples (things like cranberry chutney, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and mapled squash) to go along with the turkey, but we’re always looking for a few new favorites to grace our table as well. Enter this lovely kale gratin. I can’t resist a beautiful bunch of kale, it really sings to me! I love its heartiness, earthy flavor (especially when paired with garlic), and versatility. I know a lot of people have to travel to be with loved ones this Thanksgiving…just a heads up that […]...

Autumn Potato-Pumpkin Gratin

November 19, 2009 by Faith 21 Comments

For quite a while now I’ve been trying to think about the perfect Thanksgiving dinner side dish. Of course, turkey is the star of the show, but the deliciousness of turkey always delivers. Unfortunately, however, all side dishes are not created equal. There are the usual standbys, like stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, and the ever-present holiday green bean casserole. But year after year, I get a little tired of the same old side dishes. Then I remembered a potato gratin that Rachael Ray had made on one of her special Thanksgiving shows…she called it Autumn Potato Gratin and it sounded perfect. I changed […]...

Cauliflower-Spinach Gratin

June 20, 2009 by Faith 1 Comment

Gratin of any form is wonderful comfort food. In place of the milk/cream, I used a cottage cheese purée in this gratin. The day after making this I turned the leftovers into creamy cauliflower soup by puréeing what was left (I added a little water to thin it out), heating it up, and topping it with a sprinkle of chives. Cauliflower-Spinach Gratin (Yield: 4 servings) ~3 c cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces 3 c fresh baby spinach or ~3/4 c frozen baby spinach 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ TB olive oil 1/3 c low-fat cottage cheese 1/3 c […]...