Festive enough for a special occasion – but you’ll want to make it “just because”!

If you were to ask me what my favorite food was, I would have to say anything chicken! I love chicken in every way you can think of; chicken soup, fried chicken, with Asian flavors – literally, anything. But there is one chicken dish that is and has always been number 1 for me, and that’s roast chicken. Mmm-hmmm! A whole chicken, perfectly seasoned and roasted to crispy perfection in the oven. It really doesn’t get any better than that!

I’ve tried plenty of roast chicken recipes and I have to admit there’s quite a variety of them out there. Fortunately I’ve managed to try the good ones, so far – unlike my friend. She said the roast chicken she tried, turned out so awful that she had to throw it away and order takeout. I’d hate to waste all that time and money!

This is one of my favorite roast chicken recipes and I’ve made it so many times that I can guarantee a delicious result! Plus, you get some exotic flavors in there, too – and that’s always a plus, if you ask me!

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Quick Tip: Add some garlic, if you’d like!

So Yummy, You’ll Never Go Back To Rice!

What’s your favorite side dish? I’m sure we all love a wonderful potato dish but those can be a little tricky for us who are trying to avoid having too much carbs.

It’s the same thing with pasta noodles and rice – I really enjoy both of them but I wouldn’t want to have them every single day. However, there is a delicious and healthy alternative that you may not have heard of! And it’s so simple to make you won’t even have to turn the oven on!

Cauliflower rice (or rice cauliflower, as some call it) is absolutely delish and a great low carb option that pairs really well with almost any entree. I had heard of it quite a while ago already, but somehow I had completely forgotten about its existence. Until last week, when I was searching for new side dish and my friend mentioned this one to me. It seemed so easy to make, I just had to give it a try. I’m so glad I did!

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Quick Tip: Use high quality olive oil for best flavor.

I thought these types of things only happen in books and movies, but it also happens in real life. A couple of weeks ago, my boyfriend and I both finally had a free weekend together so we wanted to spend it spoiling each other by relaxing together or doing favors for each other. One thing I always appreciated was when he cooked something special, something different that I hadn’t tasted before. He made this dish that he discovered over at Southern Bite. It was a version of what his mom used to cook before, but it has a different twist to it.

He used cauliflower, something that I wasn’t a fan of, but I always trusted him to make a special meal for me. He’s a much better cook than me! He grew up cooking while I just learned to cook in college. The wonderful aroma started infusing the air that I couldn’t wait to eat what he just cooked. When he called me to the kitchen, I was already excited. But even before I reached the kitchen, the doorbell rang and I answered it. It was one of our neighbors. She told us she has a mini impromptu party in her house and that we’re invited. I couldn’t say No. The dinner the boyfriend cooked for me ended up being shared by twenty people that night. I managed to get a taste though. And I wasn’t wrong when I said he’s one super home chef.

Photo and recipe courtesy of the Southern Lady Cooks.

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Quick Tip: Serve with a plate of salad.

What is chicken cauliflower casserole? An invention of a meal by my husband. We were playing that usual game of ours where he takes out a bunch of ingredients and I make a dish with whatever he chose. Spices are fair game and so are small things to season the food, but the majority of the dish needs to be made with whatever he pulls out of the fridge. Now, sometimes this can get kind of crazy and we make a dish that is out of this world. Other times it’s a fail, but one thing is for sure: every single time we play this game we have a blast.

The most recently event in this game involved chicken and cauliflower. But I did not just want to bake or grill my chicken breast and then steam the cauliflower and be done. I wanted to do a little more, make it a little bit more exciting… so I did. I seasoned it all in one bowl, added a bit of milk and some cheese and put it all in a casserole dish. From there, I let it marinade in that little mixture. Then, I popped it in the oven and next thing you know, we had a really cool new dish!

Photo and recipe courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick Tip: Top this with any type of cheese you’d like and let it melt for 5 minutes in the oven.

My mom had to lose weight three years ago following a health scare.  After success with Weight Watchers years ago, she tried to find a recipe for soup she remembered loving.  This updated version made with fresh veggies was exactly what she needed.

It took a lot of dedication, but my mom still credits what she calls “The Soup” with helping her lose those extra pounds.

Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers.

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Quick Tip: Frozen veggies can be substituted to save you chopping time.

When you think of cauliflower, you generally do not think of casserole, in the same vein.  But cooking is all about inventing new flavors and ideas that inspire and delight us!  This cauliflower is baked deep in a cheesy, creamy casserole, with flavors to die for!

This recipe is super healthy, and ready in under two hours.  It serves about 4 people, and should be served immediately.  Now remember, just because something is roasted and cheesy, doesn’t mean it’s a light delight!

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Food Network

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One of the most versatile vegetables out there is cauliflower.  You can steam it, roast it, and cream it.  It’s truly a delicious vegetable, and when you pair it in a cheesy bake, it makes for quite the meal!

This recipe serves 6-8 people and is ready in under about hour.  There’s no need to serve a side with this, but for a little extra protein, you can sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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