Cauliflower and Mushroom au Gratin

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Cauliflower and Mushroom au Gratin
1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water or a steamer until almost tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Saute the mushrooms until tender. Mix the cauliflower and mushrooms with the cream, cheese, and seasonings. Pour into a casserole dish and bake until the sauce is thick, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Bacon Cranberry Sauce
1 bag fresh cranberries
1 jar cherry preserves
1 orange, zest and juice
¼ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pepper to taste
½ cup bacon cooked crispy and chopped
salt to taste

Bring the first 6 ingredients to a boil in a sauce pot. Reduce to a simmer and cook until it starts to thicken slightly. Stir in the cooked, chopped bacon and season with salt and needed.

Notes:
You may want to adjust the sauce with a little extra sugar or a little extra vinegar. It depends on the flavor you are trying to reach.
Serve with roasted turkey, pork, venison, or lamb.