Simply Roasted Cauliflower

I dont know what it is about roasting vegetables that makes them so darn appealing to me! Maybe its the way the become sweet. I just love how a vegetable you probably wouldn't eat becomes magical once roasted. I also love how easy it is. Chop them up, drizzle some olive oil, season them and then throw in the oven (Yes I throw my food around a bit! Blame my red hair!)Tonight I literally tossed some Cauliflower in the oven to go with a beautiful steak and Augratin potatoes. Roasting vegetables is probably my favorite. It also happens to be my brats favorite.


Simply Roasted Cauliflower
1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
oil for drizzling
salt and pepper

Simply cut the cauliflower and toss on a cookie tray.

Drizzle with some olive oil and toss to cover. Salt and pepper and toss into a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes. Tossing in the halfway point.

If you really want to make special, add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts but then it isn't Simply Roasted Cauliflower.

Steak with Mushroom Topper

I'm a steak girl. I have tried not to be but I just love it. Grill it, broil it, pan fry it! I am there! I like it simple to the saucy. This happens to be probably my favorite way. It is a take on dinner out at a steak house. Except my way is so much cheaper. Serve with some Speedy Augratin Potatoes and roasted vegetables and dinner is perfect.

Steak with Mushroom Topper
2-4 steaks (I happen to have 2 monster Ribeyes)
1 package of baby Bella mushrooms (to be honest I made a half package since I needed some for the next night but use the whole package)
4 cloves garlic minced
3 TB Marsala wine
3 TB Worcestershire sauce
2 TB Butter
salt and pepper to taste

Cook your steak to your liking. It does me no good to preach how to cook a steak. I am pan frying but only because it is too windy outside, or that is the excuse The Fireman is crying. I would rather cook myself knowing he will overcook my steak.

While the steak is cooking/grilling chop up your mushrooms and saute in 2 TB butter over Medium high heat. I like mine with quite a bit of color.

Once the mushrooms get some color add the garlic. We really like garlic. If you lean away from it, add less. You wont hurt my feelings.

Let cook but dont burn the garlic. Add the Marsala and Worcestershire sauce. Let soak in the mushrooms. Add salt and pepper.

Place steak on a plate and let rest for a couple of minutes before topping with the mushrooms. I like to garnish with a couple green onions diced.