Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, I try to make dishes that vary greatly from what I will be serving on Thursday.  Sunday was my birthday and we went out for sushi,  Tuesday, broccoli kale quiche, Wednesday is Moroccan spaghetti squash.  Monday was Indian cauliflower and sweet potatoes, based on a Bal Arneson recipe….

Rigatoni with Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts

I love what roasting does to fall vegetables, it is like casting a magic spell over them, taking to ordinary to extraordinary.  Mix them with pasta and some cheese and you have a treat for dinner.  And one that is fairly simple and quick to make. I had stopped at the farm store and picked…

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad

I was having a friend over for lunch whom I had never cooked for before, so I wanted to make something interesting but light.  We were going kayaking after lunch, so I didn’t want anything heavy that would sit in our stomachs. I had  cauliflower in the fridge, so I made a version of the…

Pan-Seared Cauliflower & Spaghetti

While I wait for the broccoli and cauliflower to grow in my garden, I stopped by one of the markets that carries a lot of locally grown vegetables.  As I wandered around, I bought beautiful cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts and even some locally made ricotta.  So these, along with my chard, green beans, and tomatoes,…