Cauliflower Two Ways

Cauliflower happens to be one of those vegetables where, when we eat it, we say "Why don't we eat this more often?! It's so good!" We love it. It tastes great raw on salads and crudite plates, and makes a great take-along snack because (unlike a banana!) it won't get smooshed in your work bag. Just chop it up, throw it in a baggie, and grab it the next morning. Yum. (Dip it in some light ranch dressing. Double yum.) Lately it's been touted as a great ingredient to chop finely and "hide" in mashed potatoes and lasagnas. Cauliflower provides a good dose of fiber, Vitamin C, and antioxidants.

In breaking down a huge head of cauliflower the other day, it ended up being more than 10 cups of florets, perfect for two recipes. Let me know how these dishes turn out, if you try them. Enjoy!