Someone's In the Kitchen

Tonight I burnt broccoli. Have you ever smelled burnt broccoli? You don't want to. I don't know what happened -- I cooked it the same as always, which is almost every night (that's the only vegetable my boys agree on.) PEEE-YOU!

Speaking of pungent smells, I have another recipe for you. Be prepared to open the windows, turn on the oven fan and still have a lingering smell the next day -- but it's so worth it!

Cauliflower Popcorn
1 head cauliflower
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim cauliflower, discarding the core and thick stems; cut florets into ping pong ball size pieces (I like them a little smaller.) In large bowl, combine the olive oil and salt. whisk; then add cauliflower and toss thoroughly. Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup (or skip if you like to wash dishes) then spread cauliflower on the sheet and roast for one hour; turning three to four times, until most of each piece has turned golden brown. (Actually the browner or more black the pieces turn, the more caramelization occurs and the sweeter they'll taste. Serve immediately and enjoy! I like them dipped in soy sauce or ranch.

Yields 4 servings; 1 serving=155 calories, 13.6g fat (good fat!), 7.6g carbohydrates, 3.6g fiber, 3g protein, 624mg sodium (until you dip it in soy sauce!)

Seriously, my husband almost turns around and walks right back out the door when I've been cooking this.