Julia Child's Cauliflower au Gratin is the Side Dish of the Year

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  • @Iggykoop
    @Iggykoop ปีที่แล้ว +369

    I like to believe that it's Julia herself giving you the items from above. 🥺

    • @clairepettie
      @clairepettie ปีที่แล้ว +23

      This is what I do, too - picture La Julia on a cloud tossing bowls at this man.💜

    • @preetialex2431
      @preetialex2431 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🥺🥺🥺

    • @ArgentAbendAzure
      @ArgentAbendAzure ปีที่แล้ว +28

      One of these days he's going to look up and it's going to rain butter.
      And he'll hear a high pitched giggle.

    • @adventuresona700dollarhard5
      @adventuresona700dollarhard5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @natalyazakharova3464
      @natalyazakharova3464 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt that😅😂😂😂 my opinion based on some of his videos😂😂😂😂😂

  • @michaeltres
    @michaeltres ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Fantastic!! Béchamel is your friend. Remember La Julia's advice, 1 c milk to 1 Tb flour for thin (soup), 1½ Tb for medium (gratins), 2 Tb for thick (Southern gravy!!), and 3 Tb for extra thick (soufflé base), and you'll be set for life.

    • @christinewaite8568
      @christinewaite8568 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Mikael, I just 1 hour ago, as I was making the Cauliflower dish and going by Jamie's example, I had to look up how many oz was the butter because of course here in the US, when you get buttersticks it tells you how many cups and how many tablespoons so I put that in my recipe note section and now I am adding your note to my recipe section For ratios Between flour and milk For all The dishes You listed. It saves me so much guesswork and mistakes. I can't tell you how much I appreciate Information from you! Merck beaucoup😊

    • @christinewaite8568
      @christinewaite8568 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Um, Merci beaucoup😄

    • @GiraffeFlavoredCondoms
      @GiraffeFlavoredCondoms ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@christinewaite8568 For future reference, 1 stick of butter is a quarter pound. That's why you get 4 sticks in a package, it's 1 lb of butter. So a stick is 4 oz. Also half a cup, a pound of butter is 2 cups. Love how evenly it works out lol

    • @millsykooksy4863
      @millsykooksy4863 ปีที่แล้ว

      good to know

  • @luminousmoon86
    @luminousmoon86 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    If you want more even browning, my advice is to mix the melted butter with the breadcrumbs and then sprinkle them on. You'll notice it browned the most in the places where you streamed the butter on top. Mixing the butter with the breadcrumbs helps you distribute the butter more evenly over the top, and that means more even browning.

  • @Moonlily23
    @Moonlily23 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    What a benevolent ceiling god, able to supply both bowls and veggies

    • @clairepettie
      @clairepettie ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In my headcanon it's Julia on a cloud.💜

    • @wildsuburbia
      @wildsuburbia ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, but ask for a martini and you are in trouble.

  • @gwbeecham
    @gwbeecham ปีที่แล้ว +477

    You should pick up some whole nutmeg instead of the pre-ground stuff. It's infinitely better and lasts forever (and reasonably cheap). It really makes a bechamel pop.

    • @Jules_73
      @Jules_73 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Spot on! The pre ground stuff is about as good as dirt compared to freshly ground.

    • @DraconZa
      @DraconZa ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agreed!

    • @kaybrown4010
      @kaybrown4010 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, do it!

    • @billy4072
      @billy4072 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes schoolboy error here lol.

    • @debs5039
      @debs5039 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Surely the lovely Julia would tell you to use whole nutmeg as the pre-ground nutmeg is definitely pants.

  • @draeline8097
    @draeline8097 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I'm french, the "gratin de chou-fleur" is a Classic here. And your definition on 1:03 is accurate. Anything with a brown cheese crust and a creamy interior can be considered a gratin

    • @oldvlognewtricks
      @oldvlognewtricks ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It’s a classic in the UK - “cauliflower cheese”. Nostalgic comfort food 🤤

    • @CallanElliott
      @CallanElliott ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We actually eat this in Ireland as well and we just call it Cauliflower Cheese

    • @stinkabella4218
      @stinkabella4218 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I make every thanksgiving. My fam calls it cauliflower crack. I never follow a recipe. But I always have horseradish in the breadcrumbs

    • @martynback1
      @martynback1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gratin is not necessarily topped with cheese: authentic gratin dauphinois (as made in the Dauphiné region) is made without cheese, for example.

    • @CallanElliott
      @CallanElliott ปีที่แล้ว

      @@martynback1 The universe has now produced a Dauphinois person who's sole reason to exist is to prove you wrong, lmao.

  • @alicetwain
    @alicetwain ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Trick to memorize bechamel. The proportion is 1:1:10. For each gram of butter you need one gram of flour and 10 grams (or ml) of milk. So, as 1000 ml of milk are 1 liter (the magic of metric), it means that for one liter of milk you will need 100 grams of butter and 100 grams of flour.

    • @AvaByNight
      @AvaByNight ปีที่แล้ว

      meanwhile me: "makes a roux with oil"
      it works the same, you are just not getting the butter taste.

    • @mitchybooooy
      @mitchybooooy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AvaByNightnot getting the butter taste??? Are you a psychopath! 😂 jokes! (Love the butter taste though)

    • @AvaByNight
      @AvaByNight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@mitchybooooyoh, butter taste is amazing, but some dishes also benefit from an olive oil taste instead ;)

  • @robertlangdon8226
    @robertlangdon8226 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Every country pub in Australia has this on the menu. It wouldn't be a buffet without it. We call it cauliflower bake... along side crunchy roast potatoes, roast lamb and green peas. It will blow your mind. 😊😉

    • @kristinheatherstarone6905
      @kristinheatherstarone6905 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to go there 😢😮😊

    • @gnarbeljo8980
      @gnarbeljo8980 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm in Sweden, and potatoes au gratin, with ot without other roots like parsnips turnips etc this cauliflower, and also broccoli ones are the most common side dishes since forever.
      I like more texture than Julia and her generation, I also like wine or cidet to flavour the cauliflower gratin, so i skip the blanching and add wine/cider to the thing and make either a thicker sauce or use thick cream. I never use store bought breadcrumbs for this type of thing but stale white bread ripped up and buttered (with herbs and garlic when i feel like it), the top layer is the best.
      Making this with broccoli or romanesco is extra tasty if you use little knobs of blue cheese, like gorgonzola, also some diced and browned pancetta (and not too much salt) or salsicca meat, makes a super simple gratin full of flavor that doesn't require a big piece of meat to be a meal. A big slice of toasted sourdough with some prosciutto with this is lunch!
      If you dont want your cauliflour or broccoli all mushy you have to adjust the recepies and not blanch them.

    • @magsbyrne8400
      @magsbyrne8400 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep in Ireland and uk it's a cauliflower cheese.

    • @onemercilessming1342
      @onemercilessming1342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gnarbeljo8980 My grandmother made turnips in a bechamel sauce. I loved it.. She had to hide it from me as I could eat the entire dishful.

    • @georginacook1850
      @georginacook1850 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@onemercilessming1342oooh that sounds good!

  • @TheUnknownDungeon
    @TheUnknownDungeon ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Always remember: hot roux + cold milk = no lumps. You can bring the milk to a boil afterwards.

    • @radhiadeedou8286
      @radhiadeedou8286 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I put the milk cold, never had any lumps

    • @CravingBeer
      @CravingBeer ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Chef John would be proud.

    • @pinkhope84
      @pinkhope84 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chef John is saying Hello to this 😃

    • @Winterz54321
      @Winterz54321 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah. Never knew this 😮

    • @agentsculder2451
      @agentsculder2451 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. That's how my mother taught me. It was one of the first things I learned to cook on my own.

  • @bellabellabelladonna
    @bellabellabelladonna ปีที่แล้ว +83

    My grandma, who hates cooking, makes this dish for me whenever I’m there for a roast. Great job! Looks delicious.

    • @ColemanRG
      @ColemanRG ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She loves you if she makes this on a regular basis. I lost count of the utensils to be washed!

  • @phil2u48
    @phil2u48 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    As someone else noted, this can be 1/2 cauliflower and 1/2 broccoli. It makes a striking buffet presentation and guests can choose their preferred vegetable or a bite of each.

    • @anmnou
      @anmnou ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, the texture of broccoli and its flavor would be wrong.

    • @lellyt2372
      @lellyt2372 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anmnou in your opinion

    • @Pierre-LucTremblay
      @Pierre-LucTremblay ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anmnou Not at all! The combinaison of the brocoli with cream and cheese is heaven! More tastfull than with cauliflower. We eat that dish in Québec for years

    • @dawnmccarthy8679
      @dawnmccarthy8679 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always use both!

    • @SherbertLime
      @SherbertLime ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anmnou I have to agree with you on the broccoli addition here. I would add leeks into it, myself. I've done that before with a cauliflower au gratin and rather liked the result.
      I'm editing to add that adding broccoli wouldn't be wrong because I see recipes with broccoli and cauliflower together quite often. I just don't prefer it in an au gratin style dish personally. Seperately, however, broccoli always tastes amazing in a cheese sauce.

  • @Chamomileable
    @Chamomileable ปีที่แล้ว +72

    It's probably going to be considered heresy for me to say this, but growing up eating a similar dish, I can say that integrating smoked paprika into the bechemel before adding the cheese takes the dish to another level. Throws in an additional smoky spiced taste to the tenderness of the cauliflower and the umami of the cheese.

    • @MelissaThompson432
      @MelissaThompson432 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It calls for cayenne, if I heard him correctly. Paprika is just cayenne's calmer, more sophisticated cousin.

    • @1ACL
      @1ACL ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Smoked paprika is different than plain paprika and not like cayanne

    • @infamoussphere7228
      @infamoussphere7228 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My Dad cooks cauliflower cheese, and in the bechemel/mornay he adds a little bit of keen's mustard powder. His cauliflower cheese is a whole blanched cauliflower with the sauce on top and then baked. Smoked paprika would probably be great too!

    • @rebel4466
      @rebel4466 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cooking is never plain "wrong". Do stuff however you enjoy doing it. Only important thing is that you don't call it a "classic (French) recipe". That's where the fun ends for purists. All recipes were trial and error of someone at some point.

    • @jasmadams
      @jasmadams ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, I would definitely do this. Half my family will notice the slightest amount of cayenne with displeasure, but everyone loves paprika, smoked or no.

  • @doctorbuzz987
    @doctorbuzz987 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jamie, I used to love cook. I am a big Julia fan. Grew up watching “The French Chef.” Haven’t cooked much since my big JC-inspired holiday party did not turn out as I would have liked. I love your channel. And I remembered my mom making this dish. Recently I made it with my disabled son, who always asks if he can help in any way with making dinner. We talked and made the Cauliflower in homemade cheese sauce. It was delightful. It sparked my love of cooking, gave me time with my son, and I even called my mom to thank her for making this recipe when I was a kid. So, thank you Jamie. Your show is a Godsend.

  • @catgal1102
    @catgal1102 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hey Jamie! Loved your “expand-o” head while you were making your calculations. Too funny - thanks for the belly laugh! Absolutely love your videos.

  • @Kefra1811
    @Kefra1811 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I usually do my "Chou-fleur au gratin" with broccoli as well (half and half). Makes an awesome side dish with fish or steak.

  • @diannebleacher6156
    @diannebleacher6156 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I love how “loved” your cookbook is. Mine looks unused…because it is. I want to make everything in it…I do…but I’m afraid. Maybe you’ll be the key to curing me of this. 😉😅 This looks fabulous btw!

    • @jennymunday7913
      @jennymunday7913 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Don't be afraid, its just food. :D You can do it!

    • @jormakoskinen7332
      @jormakoskinen7332 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you don't advertise your mistakes nobody knows what it was supposed to be like. There are few things more irritating than a host saying this did not turn out quite like I planned it. Why knowingly spoil the appetite of your guests? I once replied, well, you should have cancelled this then.

    • @MelissaThompson432
      @MelissaThompson432 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You're who she made it for. She was intimidated by Cordon Bleu, and after she got her training, she decided to demystify it for other people like herself.

    • @diannebleacher6156
      @diannebleacher6156 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks guys! You talked me into it. I’m going to do it!! I think I’ll start with this recipe. I’ll let you know how it turns out. 😉

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@diannebleacher6156 I started with the spinach quiche because it’s an easy recipe. It came out great!

  • @peredhillover1
    @peredhillover1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been watching all of your Julia Child episodes from beginning to end and I must say you are so delightful and engaging that I am hooked. I hope you have many more subscribers in you near future, because you really deserve them.

  • @amateurepicurean8168
    @amateurepicurean8168 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Another amusing demo! Here's a tip... when Escoffier made béchamel he would often infuse the milk or cream with a studded onion. Just cut a medium sized onion in half a stud it with 2 or 3 whole cloves. Place it in the cold milk and allow it to steep as you bring the milk up to temp. You can add a bay leaf or even citrus peel, depending on the application. It makes a HUGE difference. I was very pleasantly surprised. I'm not sure why Julia didn't do it and didn't include it in her recipes because it is most certainly a classic French thing. I know you're trying to do it the Julia way for your demo series, but try it just for yourself sometime. Orange peel and a cinnamon stick steeped in the milk for rice pudding is next level!

    • @fionadefranco1276
      @fionadefranco1276 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The studded onion is a marvellous thing, but for cheese sauce, mustard is essential! It enhances the flavour of the cheese. English is best in this case.

    • @brockreynolds870
      @brockreynolds870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love that with potatoes... but for whatever reason, I cant STAND onion with any member of the brassica family.

    • @MHarenArt
      @MHarenArt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have seen that Escoffier trick for béchamel. I myself have not tried it, but I need to remember to try it as I think it would be wonderful! However, as it would definitely change the flavor of the sauce, it would no longer be Julia's version.

    • @amateurepicurean8168
      @amateurepicurean8168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MHarenArt Very true. For some reason Julia omitted it in most of her recipes even though she surely knew of it.

    • @cassylow9418
      @cassylow9418 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same...I was like "hang on...where's the onion n bay leaf n peppercorn?"
      It makes the sauce so much deeper and richer !

  • @sumdude116
    @sumdude116 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This has become my favorite cooking channel on TH-cam! Love the videos bud keep 'em comin'!!!

    • @Winterz54321
      @Winterz54321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree! He’s so refreshing compared to others that try so hard to be funny or witty or put in 10 minutes of intro to talk about their weekend, or pause to video a thousand times to show their cute expression, or all of the above. I can’t believe I just discovered this channel!

  • @christinewaite8568
    @christinewaite8568 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thanks for breaking down this recipe to make it understandable. And I can't believe how much your kitchen skills have improved yet you maintain the friendly and funny banter throughout. I snorted unexpectedly when you had your carnival mirror special effects😂

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup, that was funny, reminded me of an old Outer Limits episode, of an "advanced man" experiment who's head kept getting bigger as he grew more intelligent!

    • @christinewaite8568
      @christinewaite8568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL! Ron, I never saw that particular episode but I think you nailed it right on the head, ha-ha, and that was his intent...hilarious!!😂

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@christinewaite8568 yeah, check it out it's called the "sixth finger" starring David McCallum! He was in "man from uncle"! On YT here somewhere. LOL

    • @MHarenArt
      @MHarenArt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, his brain growing doing the math was hilarious!!!

    • @christinewaite8568
      @christinewaite8568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I watched the episode on YT! Now I get it 😄

  • @oldasyouromens
    @oldasyouromens ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cauliflower cheese is my favorite dish in the world. One of my favorite most indulgent comfort dinners is equal parts cauliflower cheese and macaroni cheese, as you suggest at the end, but separate, with bread. Maybe even tomato soup would go well. It's not healthy by any means, but so so good.

  • @heather7895
    @heather7895 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The bechamel part was hilarious! The cauliflower au gratin looked delicious, great job!

  • @grantthatcher461
    @grantthatcher461 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That looked luscious, and basically simple to make. Gonna have to give this a whirl. Thanks for choosing to highlight this! : )

    • @anthonycekic4509
      @anthonycekic4509 ปีที่แล้ว

      Making the Bechamel is the hardest part and if you can get that down, it's super easy!

    • @barbaraplaisance2515
      @barbaraplaisance2515 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s extremely simple to make. We make this dish, as well as A broccoli or potato version for every occasion. I’m in New Orleans

  • @cindyhammond5573
    @cindyhammond5573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh the pages turnings to get to the correct recipes, multipleI’ I- so-o-o remember those JC cookbook days! Thanks for the laughs

  • @lisal4824
    @lisal4824 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been making a version of this for years, sometimes with carrots/broccoli and cauliflower. It's my go to when I need to take a dish to a funeral :( Good tip about slicing the stems.

  • @stephvillar783
    @stephvillar783 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro...are we just going to ignore that beautiful spice cabinet oh my..

  • @amandaredd3057
    @amandaredd3057 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've saved this until I could give it my whole attention, Jamie! I'm a widowed mother of a 10 year old and full time nurse so solitude is a rare luxury! I LOVE cauliflower and use it frequently for side dishes. I can't wait to watch you tackle this, my friend! I have total faith 👍❤
    *Absolutely divine 👌

    • @cassondralynch6342
      @cassondralynch6342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry for your loss, Amanda. I bet your kid has one great mama :D you should check out Jamie Oliver's cauliflower gratin on here as well. I just did and it's a cool recipe! He incorporates broccoli into the sauce.

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cassondralynch6342 Thankyou for the kind words ❤
      I absolutely love broccoli too so that sounds totally up my alley!

    • @cassondralynch6342
      @cassondralynch6342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amandaredd3057 Yeah! Very impressive recipe I certainly wouldn't have come up with lol. Let me know if you can't find it I'll send the link. You're so welcome and much love to you luv :D

    • @amandaredd3057
      @amandaredd3057 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cassondralynch6342 😉❤

  • @amberford300
    @amberford300 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love your videos and watching them puts me in a better mood. They usually make me laugh too but I also get encouraged to make some things I never have and it's been a positive experience so thank you.

    • @cassondralynch6342
      @cassondralynch6342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, Amber! :) I think we could all use a little boosting up right now. Thankful for cool people on yt :D

    • @rebel4466
      @rebel4466 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't ever lose when trying new things. Either you'll learn how it's done or you learn that you don't like what you're doing or the result you got out of it.

  • @cydkriletich6538
    @cydkriletich6538 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They both look delish!! As to which would be “better,” it depends. Potatoes are starchy and have high carbs. Cauliflower has become “the new potato!” Good job! I love how you enjoy your creations.

  • @annakout
    @annakout ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This looks amazing! Great job Jamie.

  • @thief9001
    @thief9001 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks amazing!! Really incredibly well done.

  • @radardimaria2261
    @radardimaria2261 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another WONDERFUL video....thank you...

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I use aged Gruyère and parm for cheeses. I love it. I’ve made this gratin many times. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @chelsealeonardbaum23
    @chelsealeonardbaum23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love seeing a new video pop up!! Thank you

  • @venetianstudios5171
    @venetianstudios5171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is how my Dad made Mac & Cheese. Same sauce, but with sharp old white cheddar and 1 tsp of dry keens mustard in the béchamel sauce. Trust me, the mustard makes the cheese flavour pop. Add cooked but still al dente macaroni to the sauce with 1/3 cup of the pasta water and stir. Pour into a baking dish and do the breadcrumb thing. Or crutons. Amazing.

  • @edenreeling9390
    @edenreeling9390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The TH-cam algorithm is doing you dirty, your videos are so entertaining and of such a high quality, you should have so many more views!

    • @MyChannel773
      @MyChannel773 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think it’s finally catching on! i just got his videos suggested a few days ago and i love them

  • @ajb129
    @ajb129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I first started watching your channel about a week ago, and love that you're a regular guy, often getting in way over your head with Julia Child's antiquated phraseology and techniques. Not so much here, because this was pretty straightforward. Anyways keep up the great work

  • @gogol45
    @gogol45 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looking good! I'll admit I'm not a fan of cayenne in my cheese sauce, a bit of mustard powder and smoked paprika are my go-to spices. I'll have to try parsley and nutmeg tho, seems delicious. Thanks for the video!

  • @starboretum
    @starboretum ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandma used to make us this and I still love it to this day, it's quite simple to make too so it's the perfect comfort food 💕

  • @sooziesonhiem1833
    @sooziesonhiem1833 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video.. loved it!!

  • @danaconrad5871
    @danaconrad5871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jamie for another great entertaining recipe.

  • @foodallergiessuck8717
    @foodallergiessuck8717 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is so drama free! I love it!

  • @manmaje3596
    @manmaje3596 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is also a British classic. We just simply call it cauliflower cheese and it’s a perfect autumn/ winter side dish. We have it most Sundays. The more variety (within reason) of cheese on top the better. I like to use cheddar and Parmesan mostly. That creamy cheese sauce though 🤪 divine even if it leads to excess gas.

    • @PrincessPerfectMe
      @PrincessPerfectMe ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always have cauliflower cheese with my sunday roast, it is SO good!!

    • @Psylaine64
      @Psylaine64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try it with your favourite sausages as more of a main instead of mashed potato ... divine

  • @jeannestark6293
    @jeannestark6293 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s the busiest day of my business week and my husband is going to get this wonderful dish tonight or sometime in the next few days thank you very much Mr chef and what you do!

  • @KushSudra
    @KushSudra ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love this series ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mbc65
    @mbc65 ปีที่แล้ว

    This definitely set my drool impulse at 10. Looks fabulous!

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that looks luscious!!!! Ummm, I think you are quickly becoming a favorite cooking channel!

  • @lindadepascale8290
    @lindadepascale8290 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Beautifully done. I think I like the look of the cauliflower best. The sauce didn’t break and was so creamy. Thanks for making my day!

  • @gwenthompson8347
    @gwenthompson8347 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks SO good!

  • @rafaelfusca8207
    @rafaelfusca8207 ปีที่แล้ว

    No matter the modern interpretations of these classic dishes, Julia always knows best. Nice one mate, it looks spectacular!

  • @lupedobal
    @lupedobal ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got this video on my recommended, which is trippy cause last night I made myself broccoli au gratin for the first time in years.
    My mom used to make it but equal parts broccoli, cauliflower and potatoes. My favourite dish growing up :)

  • @macsarcule
    @macsarcule ปีที่แล้ว

    What a delicious gratin! You’re nailing it!

  • @gbrll83
    @gbrll83 ปีที่แล้ว

    a heroic showing!!!

  • @Easy-Cooking
    @Easy-Cooking ปีที่แล้ว

    Great recipe! Looks nice! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

  • @oldvlognewtricks
    @oldvlognewtricks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a childhood comfort food for me, growing up in the UK

  • @kiriaioulia
    @kiriaioulia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks amazing!!!! YUM!

  • @amethyst42
    @amethyst42 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just made this and it's amazing! There's only 3 of us, but it's so good that wasn't enough. May double the recipe next time.

    • @vivianunger9123
      @vivianunger9123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re too funny ❤

  • @AlysiasArtStudio
    @AlysiasArtStudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made this in culinary class, was so good! Especially with browned butter! OMG

  • @tabathaogost4982
    @tabathaogost4982 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this last night ☺ I was hungover watching YT and stumbled on your channel, and voila. One delicious Cauliflower au Gratin later, I'm subscribed.

  • @mgmcd1
    @mgmcd1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to make that from her book about 30 years ago, but I would add diced red bell pepper as well. Good stuff.

  • @MyKeturah
    @MyKeturah ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is literally my safe place/comfort blanket at this point.

  • @johnnyboy0912
    @johnnyboy0912 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    another great video Jamie. i would suggest using freshly grated nutmeg. the flavor is so much better than the pre-ground stuff

  • @terrymoore565
    @terrymoore565 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yum...cooking it tonight, ty

  • @RivkahSong
    @RivkahSong ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks amazing! Though with the breadcrumbs, I recommend combining the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a separate bowl and mixing it in until the butter is fully incorporated and the breadcrumbs have a sand-like consistency. This will improve the flavor of the topping and ensure even browning! 💗

  • @kcd5797
    @kcd5797 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I make cauliflower gratin for my family's Thanksgiving gathering. It's expected. I use Ina Garten's recipe, but I sautee or roast the cauliflower rather than boil it. Maybe I'll try Julia's recipe this year! Also, what Swiss cheese did you use? I use Gruyere. I tried raclette once but there were complaints so I never did it again 😂

    • @rebel4466
      @rebel4466 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gruyere is the gold standard. You could of course do a mix with a strong cheese if people around you enjoy that, but the melting qualities of Gruyere are unmatched.

  • @Caroll8artiste
    @Caroll8artiste ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying you and this whole series 😊 Also, how you’ve got Julia on the title page, interacting perfectly with you. 🥰

  • @LyleKN
    @LyleKN ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos Jamie! I often make cauliflower but I usually just steam it. I took home economics in high school and what you made is what we called a white sauce. It's basically making gravy but with butter and milk then it becames a basic cheese sauce with the addition of the cheese. Also used for macaroni. I'd completely forgotten about this recipe so this is how I'm going to make it from now on. Hey, why not fully enjoy your vegetables, right? This will also work with other veggies. I'm sure I speak for many when I say we love all your content but lt's also great to see you make something not so complicated. This is the type of dish that's accessible to many.

    • @johnr797
      @johnr797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it's also great with lightly browned brussels sprouts

  • @createdezign1840
    @createdezign1840 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mum used to make this and we'd have it with Sunday lunch. she'd also do onions in white sauce with lamb.... (So hungry now.)

    • @JuniperBoy
      @JuniperBoy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine too, exactly as her mother used to do before!

  • @pamelareeves3574
    @pamelareeves3574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make cooking so fun. LOLOLOLOL Love your videos!

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t ปีที่แล้ว

    YUM! Great job.

  • @lindalettman624
    @lindalettman624 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re positively entertaining!

  • @janiskara6564
    @janiskara6564 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video. I make both bechamel and mornay sauces fairly frequently because they’re so versatile. Different cheeses, herbs, etc., with whatever veggie or pasta floats your boat. But me making either/both is no way as entertaining as watching you do it. You’ve come so far Jamie and we’re all proud of and rooting loudly for you. :)

    • @AD-dh7uu
      @AD-dh7uu ปีที่แล้ว

      re Mornay. Other recipes I've seen for Mornay also include egg yolk but not in this recipe (at least not in this vid). As you cook Mornay often, do you use egg yolk?
      Also, do you use warm or cold milk for bechamel. I ask because other recipes I've seen do. Thx

  • @mareerolph6501
    @mareerolph6501 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m lying in bed laughing out loud! Love your show

  • @jessicaadams834
    @jessicaadams834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making me laugh today. I needed it. 😁😁😁

  • @tammyhong159
    @tammyhong159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really do love your Channel.
    I would love to see you make a full course meals from Julia child's cookbooks. ❤️🇨🇦

  • @andilongmeadowfarm
    @andilongmeadowfarm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, you had me at au Gratin. Wonderful show! (Andi Pena)

  • @janna8147
    @janna8147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Between this and the Ossobucco episode, I am now starving.

  • @mariealba4158
    @mariealba4158 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandma used to make this with Cauliflower Potatoes and Ham. That tasted really amazing!

  • @anne-marie9842
    @anne-marie9842 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I found, to my horror, that some of my family members prefer mushy cauliflower! Great recipe and great video; thank you, Jamie.

  • @HD-ol1mc
    @HD-ol1mc ปีที่แล้ว

    Possibly my favourite comfort food 😋

  • @shalenawright4173
    @shalenawright4173 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am just excited to possibly make this keto with a few tweaks, will see how it goes, thanks great and funny video!

  • @velinas_
    @velinas_ ปีที่แล้ว

    That one is a perfect everyday side dish. And easy to make.

  • @lexiepsy
    @lexiepsy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yummy! I think I’ll make it tonight!!!! 😍

  • @TokyoBlue587
    @TokyoBlue587 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jamie, I bought the book because of you, made Julia’s spinach quiche, it was delicious and I felt quite triumphant!

  • @ParadiseVids
    @ParadiseVids ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE this! I make Julia’s potatoes au gratin regularly (well, less regularly than I used to lol, a-hem, calories!) and it’s the best tasting thing in the world! It’s so good for something quick and easy that makes you feel all better. It’s perfect with a great steak. It’s a fantastic dinner for that special someone, or family. It makes great leftovers too! I love it. Every time I visit family this is the first thing they insist I make!

  • @kakarikiyazoo
    @kakarikiyazoo ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A friend introduced me to this dish almost 30 years ago. I still make it for holidays. A good substitute for a potato dish, but I usually do one of those as well.

    • @cassondralynch6342
      @cassondralynch6342 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! I was thinking about trying to mix them together..

  • @surgicalglitch3265
    @surgicalglitch3265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just if anyone is interested. Never pour the milk into your roux. Once you mix the flour and butter add a small amount of milk to the roux gradually. Then continue until it becomes more consistent in texture. Continue to add the milk bit by bit then add the remaining milk when it's fully incorporated. The reason for this is to eliminate clumping and make it super silky.

  • @agathacccc2710
    @agathacccc2710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My grandma used to make that recipe. I used to hate it, but now I want to recreate it (I’ve reconciled myself with cauliflower since then 😂)

  • @JessicaJones-me6sp
    @JessicaJones-me6sp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been making this for years from her book with Jacques. My picky grandson never eats vegetables but always asks me to make this for him.

  • @isof1341
    @isof1341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks delicious!! I'll have some cauliflower with my butter 😄😄

  • @chareseshinabery
    @chareseshinabery ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang that looks so good!

  • @bbsteele671
    @bbsteele671 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow your French is spot on.... its adorable 😆

  • @ihategoogle614
    @ihategoogle614 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m going to add this to thanksgiving dinner this year

  • @undinia
    @undinia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cauliflower cheese as we call it in the UK is a standard side with Sunday Lunch or a main with roast potatoes if like me, you're veggie. I would say that there is no way Julia Childs would use that sort of breadcrumb. Use stale bread (or a dense one like sourdough) and simply grate it. Doesn't matter if its chunky, uneven, crust or not. It's superb and so much better than hideous shop bought breadcrumbs. Also adds more texture.
    Keep it up. great videos.

  • @AD-dh7uu
    @AD-dh7uu ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally made this. Very good. Use a combo of Jarlsberg , Gruyere, Parmigiano-Reggiano+Pecorino Romano. I think a bit of mustard powder (in the mornay) would work well with this.

  • @karrielangley5891
    @karrielangley5891 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooooooo I'm really looking forward to this one. 🥰

  • @kailee5694
    @kailee5694 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mornay is great on other veggies. I always loved it on green beans.

  • @beth3263
    @beth3263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lots of fancy names for this, in the UK we just call it Cauliflower Cheese. An absolute staple. I love it on a baked potato 😊

  • @Bexks
    @Bexks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As we call it in the Uk, cauliflower cheese. One of my favourites for a quick, easy dinner.

  • @tristan282
    @tristan282 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:32 Perfect imitation of Julia's laugh in the intro