testing skillets – Twice as Tasty

I’ve been sharing gluten-free recipes all this month in my Twice as Tasty column for the Flathead Beacon. The first three put a gluten-free spin on meals that many people make with wheat flour and other grains, swapping in cauliflower for Gluten-Free Cauliflower-Crust Pizza, certified gluten-free oats for Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Granola, and a naturally gluten-free grain for a steaming bowl of Buckwheat Porridge with Mushrooms and Eggs. But I make plenty of filling recipes that never raised the gluten flag, including the omelet recipe I share this week.

As I explain in my column, I see American-style omelets as essentially protein-packed vehicles for many ingredients: the first herbs and greens popping up in the garden, dibs and dabs from the fridge, and unusual combinations I might want to sample together before I make them the stars of a main dish. It doesn’t take much to fill a three-egg omelet; just 1/2 cup of bulky ingredients fits nicely into the elegant package without bursting its seams.
Learn to make Veggie-Stuffed Three-Egg Omelet

I developed a cauliflower pizza crust when my mom was limiting her gluten intake, not because I expected to add it to my personal meal plan. But every time I make this recipe for others, whether they have issues with gluten or not, I get such positive feedback that it’s worth pulling out. Even those I’ve previously impressed with my Sourdough Pizza Dough, whether baked for a pizza party, grilled on a sailing night, or taught in a sourdough workshop, comment on how the grain-free cauliflower crust has an unexpected and appealing lightness.

Along with the cauliflower pizza crust recipe that I share this week in my Twice as Tasty column for the Flathead Beacon, I offer a few tips to set you up for success. In my own oven and favorite cast-iron skillet, I have no problem creating a crisp crust—as long as I break down the cauliflower until it has a fine texture, squeeze out excess moisture, and preheat the pan before baking. But I sometimes get softer results in an unfamiliar oven or pan. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix, as I explain here.
Learn to make Gluten-Free Cauliflower-Crust Pizza