Welcome back, Boo Crew! Send the kids away for this episode because someone...not me...ended up having a pretty bad case of potty mouth. Depending on what my lovely co-host decides to call this episode, there may even be a hint in the title. Anywho! In this episode, Bree is covering the Andover witch trials. Although these trials may be lesser known, a key character played a major role in ending all witch trials for good. As for food, I made some cauliflower “steaks” and mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy. This seems to have been the best meal I’ve made so far! As always, make sure to catch the links for our recipes and stories down below and thanks for hanging with us! If you haven’t done so already, follow us on Facebook, IG & Twitter and send us your favorite recipes or scary stories at [email protected]! And if you’re enjoying the pod, don’t forget to rate/review and leave us some love! Catch ya next week!

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Cauliflower Steaks

https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/air-fryer-cauliflower-steaks/

So, I used this for determining cooking times but I added more seasonings that I typically use, to taste. So I used the ones listed, as well as some garlic and onion powder. I also tried two methods of cooking, seeing as how I made a bigger batch for a small gathering I had the next day. I used my air fryer as well as my oven. If you’re looking for a more crispy texture, air fryer is the way to go. The seasonings also clung better in the air fryer.

As for the mashed potatoes I just winged it, but definitely kept the recipe more traditional, save for the type of potatoes and 1/4 C sour cream. I only had small red potatoes at my disposal.

For the gravy, I also didn’t use a specific recipe. I heated some EVOO up in a skillet and tossed in an 8oz package of pre-sliced white mushrooms from the store. Along with just a little veggie stock, minced garlic, salt/pepper and dried thyme. While those were softening up, I put a carton of veggie stock into a medium size pot and brought that to a boil. Sautéing the mushrooms should only take about 5 minutes and then I sat them to the side. I added some cracked black pepper, pinch of salt and dried thyme (all to taste of course) to my boiling stock and then turned the heat down a bit and added a corn starch slurry to it to thicken into a gravy. I ended up adding about 1/3 C slurry mix to get it to the consistency I wanted. Once it thickened a bit I dumped the mushrooms and their juices into the gravy pot and mixed to combine. Add a scoop of butter to the potatoes and drizzle the gravy over the potatoes and cauliflower to serve! Sorry about not having actual recipes at times. A lot of my cooking is more instinct based. It’s just trial and error, as well as knowing key components in the dish you’re trying to make and then adapting it to your preferences. That knowledge can really help you on the road to becoming a more skilled cook.

Andover Witch Trials:

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ma-andover/