Cauliflower Buffalo "Wings"

As you all know, I've been eating healthy. That's right, cutting all that gross stuff out of my life and working on my body. (And boy would you be surprised by the outcome so far, I feel GREAT!)

I haven't gotten the chance to post many recipes on here that I have tried so this is the perfect opportunity. I've been craving chicken lately but I'm going for foods more on the lighter side...but I'll never forego flavor!

Thanks to Pinterest, I found a healthy compromise. Spicy, crispy wings made from what? CAULIFLOWER. That's right, the little white veggie!

Cauliflower Buffalo "Wings"

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 head cauliflower 
• 1 cup 1% milk 
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder 
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce 
• 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (recipe below)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450 Degrees. Trim the head of cauliflower into appetizer sized bites and set aside. In a bowl stir together milk, flour and garlic powder. Dip each piece of cauliflower into the batter and allow the extra batter to drip off. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spray the tops of the florets with cooking oil. Bake for 18 minutes. 

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add the Frank's hot sauce and stir. Toss cooked cauliflower pieces with the sauce. Put back on cookie sheet and bake for 5 to 7 more minutes in the oven. Remove and serve with a side of Blue Cheese Dressing. 

Blue Cheese Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup maytag blue cheese 
• 1/2 cup english stilton 
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 
• 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce 
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 6-8 grinds of fresh pepper 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Let both cheeses come to room temperature. In a medium bowl add the room temperature cheese and smash with a spoon until semi smooth with a few chunks. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir together until combined. Transfer to a container with a tight seal and refrigerate until ready to use.