Creamy Cauliflower "Alfredo"

H had her big girl sleepover, and it was a complete success. She went to a first birthday party and played with her new best friend (my best friends niece is four months older then Hadley and they have so much in common. They have played a few times together and it was love at first hug).

I dropped her off at the Farmers Market, when my friend turned the corner with her niece,Hadley ran up and hug-toppled over. They chat about princess, food and poop haha seriously. It warms my little heart to see her so happy with a little friend that wants to play with all the same things. They are totally adorable. 

There were so many things she wanted to tell me when she got home. She made pizzas for dinner last night, and this morning chocolate chip pancakes. "Aunty S makes all the pancakes Mickey Mouse". She made sure to point out that when I make pancakes, there's only one mouse. I hate pancakes.

Most of what she tells me is about food. Per usual. 

When Aunty S said that they had to pack up and leave soon, H's response: "but why?"

Safe to say she had a blast on top of no potty accidents. I'm one proud momma. She's growing up way too fast I can't stand it.

Like when did that happen?

It's Sunday; I was feeling extra lazy all day, and it was just H and I for dinner. Pasta was H's first choice.  I had a whole head of Cauliflower, and some left over tomato sauce. Creamy tomato Cauliflower Purée. I should have added a little more starchy water to thin it out but it went down the sink. Oh well. 

Creamy Tomato Cauliflower Purée ,

Start with a large pot of boiling water; add some garlic cloves, chicken stock, and pepper for flavor -chop up a whole head of cauliflower with the stems and throw it in the pot. Boil about six minutes until tender. When it's done cooking remove with a slotted spoon. I did this so I could use the same water for my tortellini, Already flavored. Add your cooled cauliflower to a blender with some water (this is where I should have added more), Parmesan cheese, about 1/2 cup tomato sauce (I used my tomato veggie sauce) and two tablespoons of LF Cream cheese. I also added a chopped chicken Sausage - I used trader joes roasted garlic, spinach and fontina. 

I had mine over arugula with some extra tomatoes and Gorgonzola on top. It was good, if I make it again I would just make it thinner and add a little more parmesan cheese. For under a half hour and not very much effort at all, I'll take that for a Sunday Dinner. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

-K