Anyone else get into the thick of winter and just give up cooking? I’ve been preying on THESE Dr. Praeger’s Spinach Littles, conveniently dinosaur shaped, and falling asleep by 8:45 PM. Not ideal unless you’re a grizzly bear preparing to hibernate.
Speaking of grizzly…shaving your legs in January is like some sick joke, right? Are other people skipping the razor, or is it just me?
Other non-embarrassing updates include:
-A Recent spending spree that has cost both and arm and a leg but has resulted in a new (and needed) coffee table, winter work attire, and a bunch of fancy pants cooking goodies.
-I finally watched Making A Murderer. Shout out to Netflix for making me sleep with one eye open and cancelling my subscription to Auto Trader. Kidding (sort of)
–Last week I took an extra day off and had a four day weekend. That lead to the shopping splurge, excessive amounts of joy, and real (not frozen) groceries that contributed heavily to the amazing recipe you are about to drool over.
See??? Up there??? The freshness. Have you seen tomatoes this fresh since July? Of course not, this is just great lighting, but goodness were they a nice change of pace. Almost couldn’t tell they were from a greenhouse. And fresh basil? Unheard of in my house.
These are the things you can expect from me when I have a day off. Not that making cauliflower “rice” is a difficult task. Put cauliflower in a food processor and pulse. Done. It’s more of a challenge to remember the cauliflower is in the fridge before it turns brown and rotten.
Spare the fridge and spoil the pantry I guess.
Now if you could please notice how healthy this is. Real Risotto is heavy in carbs and kcals and this little beaut is heavy on flavor and nutrition. Sometimes I feel like mentioning health benefits is wasted since you all know what I’m about. Basically, it’s low carb, grain free, paleo, trendy, blah blah blah.
Let me shut up now and start turning boring cauliflower into Risotto already.
P.S. I ate both of those portions. Wine too because, well, vacation. Look at all of the wonderful things that can happen when you’re NOT at work!!!
Tomato Basil Cauliflower Risotto
serves 4
1 head Cauliflower, core removed & broken into florets
1/2 medium Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
10-12 Cherry Tomatoes, quartered (I used assorted colors)
1 handful Fresh Basil, coarse chopped
2 tbsp Olive or Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Coconut Cream (you could sub cream cheese or even sour cream)
1/2 cup Vegetable Stock (or chicken)
1/4 cup (plus a splash) Dry White Wine
Optional (as if cheese is an option) 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan or (my fave) Crumbled Feta Plus more to top
Sea Salt to taste
Add cauliflower to food processor and pulse until coarse. It shouldn’t be fine bits, a little larger than rice pieces. You can achieve this with a cheese grater too by essentially “shredding” the florets. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil on medium and saute garlic and onion until translucent. Add stock and simmer for about three minutes or until half of the stock has evaporated. Add the dry white wine next and reduce for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the cauliflower “rice”, tomatoes, and basil to the pan to combine. Add coconut cream and optional cheese, mix gently and cover for 2-3 minutes. Cauliflower cooks quickly…Serve immediately.
What is everyone else making these days? How are those dreadful New Year’s Resolutions treating ya?
This is a really creative recipe. Hopefully I can be organized and try it soon.
Yes!!! If you do let me know what you think! I love feedback, good or bad 🙂
This looks delicious and so fresh! I’m part Italian and there is nothing better than basil and tomatoes!!!! Also, since you asked – I made apple crisp over the weekend – not the healthiest and not the worst! Hah! We got a snow storm, it was freezing, and I was in the mood to bake. Is it summer yet?!
My thoughts exactly Laurel!!! We will just have to bake our way through winter until it’s time to come out of hibernation lol
It’s going to be in the 50’s early next week – that’s practically summer for Bostonians. LMAO.
I’ve only watched two episodes of making a murderer so I need to get my arse into gear! This looks so delicious and is making me really guilty about my KFC wrap….. This could be the start of a healthy February haha xx
Hahaha You have got to finish the series so we can discuss whether he is guilty or innocent!! lol February sounds like a fine month to start eating fresh 😉 Pin it and come back to it later! <3
Love this but can you leave the wine out?
Yes of course!!! It would still taste delicious without the cooking wine!!!
This looks so yummy. I think I might give it a try….I have sour cream. I wonder how that would turn out. We’ll give it a try. BTW,.. I love the idea of not working, drinking wine-o and cookin. Sounds like my kinda day! 🙂
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Very gorgeously taken photos of the recipe love! I love how bright and clean they all look.Thank you for dropping by my blog.Still trying to build it up really.Good day x
Looks like a delicious dish!
Thank you! Oh, and my mom was reading my blog, saw your comment and started reading your posts. She is now obsessed with you and couldn’t stop talking about your adventures!!! You have a big fan 🙂 lol
hahaha that is so cool! Tell her hi from me please! xxx
I will!!
Wow Liz so basically your saying I have a fan? Wow so cool hahaha!
You have lots of them!!! But you snagged my mom so that’s impressive ☺️ I used to be her favorite blogger until she found you!!! 😉
hahaha I am sure you still are!!! How sweet, tell her (please) I am so flattered and tomorrow I will post a new story. So cool Liz!!
She will be very excited!!!!
Is she a blogger?
No, just a reader!
that is so cool!!!