Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Cauliflower was a boring vegetable I pretty much ignored until I discovered its exceptional health boosting powers.

[su_expanding_quote_book source_author=”Michael Greger MD” source_title=”How to Not Die” full_quote=”Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale can potentially prevent DNA damage, activate defenses against pathogens and pollutants, help prevent lymphoma, boost liver detox enzymes and target breast cancer cells. The component responsible for these benefits is thought to be sulforaphane, which is formed almost exclusively in cruciferous vegetables.” short_quote=”Cruciferous vegetables can potentially prevent DNA damage, activate defenses against pathogens and pollutants, and help prevent cancer”]

And Alfredo sauce was something I avoided as heavy, fatty and too white. I like color in my food after all. But my family loves Alfredo sauce.

This recipe happily marries the benefits of cauliflower with my family’s eating pleasure. Simple and quick to make, it can also be a vegan Alfredo sauce.

Recipe Variations

  • Use almond milk or broth for a lighter meal
  • Use dairy milk for a creamier sauce
  • Add 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan for a special treat

Serving Variations

  • Toss with whole-wheat fettuccini, cooked shrimp and peas
  • Toss with bowtie pasta, chopped up leftover chicken and sautéed mushrooms
  • Saute sliced onion, sliced red bell pepper and coarsely chopped kale and toss with pasta
  • Toss with steamed edamame and pasta
Califlower Alfredo Sauce
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Califlower Alfredo Sauce
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  1. Cut off bottom of cauliflower stem and leaves, chop into large pieces
  2. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket in a pot with 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Steam 8 – 10 minutes until very tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Place steamed cauliflower in food processor or blender with remaining ingredients and puree.
  4. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb with Tri-Color Potatoes

Of the bijillion hours (or so it seems) I’ve spent happily cooking, this is only the second time in my life I’ve cooked lamb. The first time was last Christmas requested by my cousin Dax and was possible thanks to my very dear friend Lorena who patiently coached me through it, taking my multiple frantic calls on Christmas Eve. The results (after panic subsided that I was either burning it or potentially serving it raw) exceeded my expectations and encouraged me to try again, this time venturing with seasonings.
As will all meat I purchase, I buy organic. Yes it’s crazy expensive, but this is a once, maybe twice a year expense.
The secret to lamb, Lorena taught me, is to trim ALL the fat off.

I like (surprise! after all there is a reason this food blog is Color My Food) color in my food first because it’s pretty and second because color generally means more nutrients, so I looked for the multi-colored potatoes and was glad to find them. My second option was to use 1 1/2 pound diced russet potatoes mixed with 1 1/2 pound diced sweet potatoes.

Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb with Tri-Color Potatoes
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Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb with Tri-Color Potatoes
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  1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  2. Zest the two lemons.
  3. Mix zest in a small bowl with 4 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Place leg of lamb in roasting pan. Cut slits all over lamb and rub rosemary mixture over lamb, rubbing into slits.
  5. Place leg of lamb into oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cut potatoes in half.
  7. Mix 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle over potatoes and mix.
  8. Turn heat down to 350°F. Remove lamb from oven and place potatoes around lamb. Put back in oven and roast 40 – 50 minutes, stirring potatoes occasionally, until meat thermometer registers 140°F
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
  10. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and slice thin across the grain. Place on serving platter, surround with potatoes and garnish with parsley or a few rosemary sprigs.
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Rosemary Honey-Glazed Salmon

Raw salmon fillet
Rosemary Honey-Glazed Salmon
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8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Raw salmon fillet
Rosemary Honey-Glazed Salmon
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8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush 2 rimmed 17 by 12-inch baking pans with extra-virgin olive oil. Place half of salmon in center of pan of one pan. Repeat with the other pan, placing the second salmon in the second pan.
  2. In a small bowl mix together Dijon, honey and rosemary. Brush evenly over top of salmon then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake in preheated oven 18 - 20 minutes, or until center is just barely cooked through (it will cook another couple of minutes after it comes out of the oven. Remove and let rest 5 minutes. Cut salmon into portions. Serve warm.
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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic

The simplicity of this dish makes it one of my favorite ways to prepare pork tenderloin. Rosemary has a lovely fragrance and flavor, but did you know it also has strong health benefits?

[su_expanding_quote_web source_site=”Organic Facts” source_url=”https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/rosemary.html” full_quote=”Some of the most interesting and unique health benefits of rosemary include its ability to boost memory, improve mood, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, protect the immune system, stimulate circulation, detoxify the body, protect the body from bacterial infections, prevent premature aging, and heal skin conditions.ertain types of cancer, offer protection against asthma and heart disease and delay aging and body degeneration.” short_quote=”Some of the unique health benefits of rosemary include its ability to boost memory, improve mood, reduce inflammation, “]

This pairs nicely with the Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Red Bell Pepper and Kale and Brussels Sprouts . Salad

Or serve it with Mushroom Barley Risotto and Spinach Orange Salad

Tenderloin leftovers can be stored to use later in the week, sliced thinly for sandwiches or in a Tuscan Rice Salad.

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic
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4 10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic
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4 10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Finely chop garlic and rosemary. Mix in a small bowl with salt and Dijon mustard
  3. Spread all over pork tenderloin, sprinkle black pepper all over
  4. Roast in oven 40 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest part of loin registers 140°.
  5. Remove from oven, cover and let rest 10 minutes.
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