Cauliflower Obsession

While growing up I always asked my mom "What's for dinner?".  Usually I was happy with the answer, but on the days I heard "Cauliflower & Cheese" I can still remember the sunken feeling of "Yuk!" like it was yesterday.  Obviously, that was my dreaded meal as a child.  Although today I don't eat dairy, I have fallen in love with cauliflower!  Now, don't get me wrong, I can't eat it raw or any other way but roasted.  I have become addicted.  I eat it off the cookie sheet before it even hits the plate.  Last night flying solo with the kids it was quick, easy and I ate an entire cauliflower off the cookie sheet while running around my kitchen taking care of them.  I was full!  Sometimes I will even make it and put it in the fridge to heat up as a healthy snack.  Crazy enough, it doesn't always make it to the fridge!  It's super easy to add with chicken or fish and is one of my staples.  My most frequent "go to meal" is salmon with roasted cauliflower because it is quick, easy and healthy.  I usually make the roasted cauliflower one of two ways!  Try it out! 

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

INGREDIENTS:

1 Large Head of Cauliflower
2 Tbsp of Olive Oil
1 Tbsp of Garlic Powder
1 Tsp of Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Cut up Cauliflower into florets.  If you like it crispy like I do, the smaller the better!  Put in a bowl and toss with all of the above ingredients.  Spray a cookie sheet with non stick spray.  I use my "Misto" sprayer with olive oil or wipe it down with coconut oil to avoid the junk in the canned sprays.  Spread the cauliflower out on the tray and cook for 20-30 minutes until browned.

Curried Cauliflower

INGREDIENTS:

1 Large Head of Cauliflower
2 Tbsp of Olive Oil
2 Tbsp of Curry Powder
1 Tsp of Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Same as above!