I posted a recipe for Cheesy Puréed Cauliflower about a year ago. Since then I’ve improved the recipe — with a better explanation of key details and a simpler recipe, so I wanted to share the updates with you. Here’s the deal with this dish: You need to cook the cauliflower until it is very, very […]
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Even Easier Mashed Cauliflower

Cheesy Puréed Cauliflower
John and I agree on a lot. But not everything. Cauliflower, for one. I love it, he doesn’t. I won’t give up that easily, though. So the other day I made this Cheesy Puréed Cauliflower to go with our Crock-Pot Barbacoa. I thought if I served it just like mashed potatoes, maybe John would think that it […]

Quinoa with Butter, Almonds and Cranberries
Okay, so I am officially becoming my dad. I am usually in bed before 9 p.m. I have a Japanese car (with light-colored seats!) that gets good gas mileage. I’m an over buyer, especially as to milk and paper towels. I use my blinker like a Driver’s-Ed instructor. I can’t stand loud restaurants. And my […]

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
What is your criteria for a good side dish? Easy? Nutritious? Affordable? Tasty? Kid-friendly? For me, all of the above. Lately, my favorite side dish that meets all of those requirements is spaghetti squash. I love to bake it in the oven and then just toss the strands with parmesan and butter (recipe below). So simple, […]