Cauliflower Mash

I know you're like, what? Cauliflower mash? But really I was a huge skeptic, too!!! Listen up! There is nothing wrong with eating potatoes, or mashing them. In fact, it is easy to slim your mashed taters by using lowfat or dairy free milk, smart balance, chicken broth, etc. BUT sometimes we don't need all that starch, AND we do NEED more less starchy vegetables in our lives, ya dig? SO I tried this cauliflower mash last night, and not only was it sooooooo easy to make with ingredients right around your kitchen, BUT it was soooooooo GOOOD! And I was totally craving mashed taters, SO that is how I knew these were good because it gave me all the dreamy creamy I was needing without the belly bulging effect of taters. Again, you can eat taters, they are good for you too, but more waistline friendly should be chosen more often. like duh?! ;) So all you do is take a head of cauliflower and chop it into chunks. Place in boiling water for 10mimutes then drain and pat dry. Place in a blender with 1 tbs olive oil, 2 palmfuls of parmesan cheese, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 cup chicken stock, 1 tbs smart balance butter, 1 tsp rosemary, and a pinch of pepper and generous sprinkling of kosher salt. Blend till smooth. Really serious yum factor here! And I would place a piece of savory chicken, fish, or even turkey meatloaf over top of this for a cute little meal. And a cup of frozen mixed veggies on the side (warmed and cooked through, of course) and ta daaaaaa, a well balanced meal! (83 calories a serving for Cauliflower mash, this recipe makes four servings) And another great veggie purée is butternut squash! Just take a frozen butternut squash already puréed and microwave until smooth and warmed/cooked through according to package directions. Add to the cooked squash, a handful of parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste and chopped fresh basil. Mix and place on plate. Top with fresh fish or chicken for a beautiful presentation and delicious plate!! It is easy to get those extra veggies in and stay fit and lean, you just got to get creative with your FOOD! A satisfied belly will not stray to the chips in the cabinet later! Ya, dig? :)