Sometimes when I sit down to write, I know exactly what the topic will be. Other times, I don’t. I want to write about something that moves me. Whether it be food, the kids, divorce, parenting, what have you. Because, to me, that is the truest way to remain authentic. I never want to come here and write something for you that is forced. Over the past couple of years, you may have noticed, I haven’t always talked about food. Because, to me, there is so much more going on. You’re more than that. And so am I. So if it’s a day when it’s about cute things the kids have done, a memory card dump from my camera, or dating after divorce, it’s because that’s what has moved me. To remain true to myself, it’s just not always going to be about food. But today? I was planning on just putting up a photo, submitting a link to Wordless Wednesday, and calling it a night. But then I made a new recipe tonight. And that’s what moved me. And, like, way more than last night’s “here’s some healthy food” recipe.
Tonight’s recipe is, actually, healthy too, but in a completely different way. When it comes to roasting and simmering ingredients, it’s all about making those ingredients sing. To bring out the most flavor impact possible. And this recipe completely and utterly delivers. And it actually wasn’t even part of tonight’s dinner. I am, surprisingly, one meal ahead, since this is our side dish for tomorrow, and the main course is already marinating in a tub of buttermilk. Some days, I am a little more organized. Some days, I am most decidedly not.
While we were eating dinner, I had the cauliflower roasting in the oven. With the kids clearing the table, I got to work on the sauce, which took about 20 minutes (only 5 minutes of hands on time). As I was making the sauce, I was looking at it, quite skeptical. After the fifteen minutes of simmering was up, I mixed it with the cauliflower and snuck a bite. Oh.my.god. The flavors deepened and intensified and just made a puddle of liquid awesome. It’s stupid simple to make. Good for you. Using readily available ingredients. You may even have the ingredients on hand. Make it. ‘Nuff said.
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