Cauliflower Alfredo

Another attempt at a cheesey pasta substitute, and it actually came out pretty darn good!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp + salt
2 TBSP butter (or sub 2 TBSP olive oil and a little extra salt)
1 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened coconut milk)
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp Dijon mustard
*dried oregano (optional)

Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a complete boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is fall apart tender.

Puree with either an immersion blender, hand mixer or food processor. Mix with desired pasta, rice, veggies, spaghetti squash - whatever! Serve immediately. Will thicken upon standing.

Makes about 2 cups.

Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms

A great addition to any BBQ! Super easy and quick.

Ingredients:
1 TBSP Harrisa or hot chili sauce
1 1/2 TBSP olive oil
3 TBSP balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
baby portabello or medium button mushrooms - cut in half

Whisk together all of the ingredients and toss with mushrooms. Let sit at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally, and up to 2 hours.

Thread onto presoaked skewers and grill 5 minutes on each side. Or roast in an oven preheated to 350 for 10-12 minutes. Brush with additional marinade if desired.