YIELD: 8-9 Servings, about 1 cup each

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds potatoes (general purpose, Yukon or red) (1 Qt cubes)
1 large head Cauliflower, cut into florets, stems included (2 Qts florets)
1 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin (or to taste)
1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Optional:1/4 tsp Sea salt (or omit)
Optional: 1 large or 2 small Garlic cloves, minced
Garnish: Olive Oil and Thyme, fresh or dried, as needed

Method:

1. Peel potatoes and cut into large cubes, about 1 inch, rinse.
2. Cut large cauliflower head into florets and rinse.
3. Place potato cubes in a large pot, cover with water about 2 inches above potatoes and boil until potatoes are partially cooked, about 10 minutes.
4. Add cauliflower florets to same pot.
5. Boil florets and potatoes until they are both tender.
6. Drain and reserve stock from boiling. Use about 1/2 cup for mash (see below) and the rest may be saved for soup stock.
7. Place cooked cauliflower florets and potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, pepper, garlic cloves, and salt into a food processor or high-powered blender along with 1⁄2 cup of the stock from boiling. Blend ingredients until well mixed; more stock can be added to adjust thickness.
8. Garnish with dollops of extra virgin olive oil and fresh (or dried) thyme.

Holiday Meal Brain Healthy Suggestion: Use this healthier combination instead of mashed potatoes. One may also omit the potatoes altogether and use only cauliflower. This recipe gets rave reviews! It is also easy to double or reduce this recipe.

© 2016 Nancy Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D. Original Recipe by Ryan Snow and Nancy Emerson Lombardo, consistent with, and adapted to, the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program.

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