Another edible veggie, who knew?

Would you believe that cauliflower really can taste good?! Even like french fries?! Okay, not exactly like french fries....but definitely close to homemade baked fries. I saw this recipe over at Snack Girl - Makeover French Fries With This Awesome Recipe From Epicuriosa Snack Girl and my curiosity was piqued. I am always searching for new ways to fix veggies so my kids (okay, and me too) will eat more of them. So, I bought a head of cauliflower (which is kind of expensive, I'll have to look into growing it!) and have had it sitting in the fridge, waiting for its big debut. And last night was the night. I chopped it up, tossed it in olive oil, salt and pepper and spread it out on a baking sheet. Very much thinking that the person who thought this was like a french fry was on crack at the time. But to my amazement....it was GOOD!! Not just okay, but GOOD! I had to get past the mental part of "ewww, it's cauliflower" and I have to say that I ate almost the whole pan. (which may have caused a teensy bit of gas...oops) 

The kids tried a teeny, tiny little piece of my new "fries" - Number One said it was good, but didn't eat anymore. Number 2 said this is gross. Leave it to her to put it out there. My husband's first reaction was along the lines of Number 2....but then he went back and had a second piece. Progress. But, they are battling with the whole "ewww, it's cauliflower". They have not reached the level of maturity I have in my dedication to eating my vegetables. hahahahahaha - only the ones who know me will find this statement hilarious. If it's not dipped in chocolate, or stuffed in a muffin, my dedication to eating it is....not so much. Anyway, I kid you not, this was pretty good, and something you should try. Even if you don't like cauliflower!

So.....it's not the prettiest dish you'll ever make.  But just eat it.  Because I said so.  I sure wish that worked with my kids.