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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This cauliflower mac and cheese isn’t as light as other versions I have made, but it is certainly rich and delicious.  The mixture of pepper jack cheese, goat cheese, and a little buffalo sauce make it full of flavor. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

I eat hummus with fresh vegetables just about every day.  To keep life interesting, I like experimenting with different types of hummus and I prefer to make it myself when I have time so I can control the ingredients.  This low carb hummus tastes just 

Marinated Steak with Garlic Potatoes and Ranch Roasted Vegetables

Marinated Steak with Garlic Potatoes and Ranch Roasted Vegetables

We love steak and I think it always tastes better when it has time to marinate before grilling.  I paired this steak with roasted potatoes and vegetables. If I managed to prepare this meal in the aftermath of my second COVID vaccine while suffering from chills, aches, exhaustion, and headaches I know you can do it too

Ingredients:

Steak-

2 sirloin steaks approximately 2 ½ pounds

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

4 cloves garlic minced

Potatoes-

6 red potatoes

1/8 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Dash of sea salt

Roasted Vegetables-

2 cups baby carrots cut in half, broccoli, cauliflower

1/8 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons ranch seasoning

Directions:

Steak

  1. Whisk olive oil, sugar, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. 
  2. Marinate steak in a container or zip lock bag for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Grill 5-6 minutes per side.
  4. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Potatoes

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Cut potatoes in fourths.
  3. Put potatoes in a small bowl.
  4. Toss potatoes with olive oil and garlic.
  5. Spread potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake potatoes 45-60 minutes flipping potatoes a few times with a spatula while cooking. 
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley

Vegetables

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Add vegetables to a small bowl.  Toss with olive oil.  Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and mix to ensure all vegetables get seasoning and olive oil. 
  3. Spread vegetables out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 15-20 minutes.