Spring Wreath

It's official, Michaels is an evil evil store.  But my last visit brought home two grapevine wreaths (they were on sale!) and some spring flowers.

And here is my creation- I used the stems to weave into the vines to make it more secure then hot glued the letters.  Plan to make a summer one with the house numbers for summer!
This is it hanging on the inside of the door. But i think the pink flowers work great against our Pink door on the outside!

Breadsticks- Cauliflower style

Yup another pinterest recipe.  I'll admit I'm going to double this recipe next time- and i'll also find my parchment paper so it actually is easier to flip them

1/4 Head cauliflower
1/2 cup mozza or italian blend cheese-divided
1 egg white
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning-divided(or like i did a dash each of oregano, rosemary, thyme and basil)
2tsp oil
2 cloves garlic 

Preheat oven to 350F

Rice your cauliflower.  Which after my research told me to - shred it with a grater.  Microwave for 5 minutes in a bowl. While it's microwaving in a small saucepan saute the garlic and oil.

Add the oil/garlic to the cauliflower and stir.  Add in 1/2 the cheese, 1/2 the seasoning then spread on parchment on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1/2 the remaining cheese and 1/2 the remaining seasoning. Bake until lightly brown (about 25-30 minutes). Remove from oven let cool for a few minutes then flip (this is where parchment comes in handy flip onto a new piece then move to the new parchment to the sheet.  Of course I couldn't find my parchment so used my silicone mat- which I have one of only.  SO I did split them into larger pieces and then flipped those on the same sheet. Don't think it affected the outcome at all.
Sprinkle the new topside with the last cheese and seasoning and bake for another 10 minutes or so until brown.  Remove- let cool a few minutes then divide into sticks and move to a plate.  They firm up as they cool.

Serve with warm marinara sauce (that I admittedly bought in a jar from the store)

Cheesy Quinoa and Caulliflower

Ok this recipe may have won me over to both quinoa and cauliflower! So simple fast and easy to make.

1.5 cups Chicken broth (Vegetable broth would work well too for the vegetarians)
1 cup Quinoa
1 head Cauliflower chopped
1 cup Cheese shredded. I used marble-but a sharp cheddar would be great- experiment!(OK I put in more like 1.5 cups)
Salt and pepper to taste

In a pot bring broth and Quinoa to a boil.  If you like your cauliflower add it from the start.  If you like it a bit more al dente let the quinoa come to a boil and then add the cauliflower. Once it's boiling turn down to a simmer and cover for 15-20 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Turn stove off- add the cheese and cover.  Once cheese is melted stir, add salt and pepper to taste. I Garnished with just a bit of parsley.

If you like spicey- some hot sauce added would be great!

8 servings = 142 calories/serving!