one-pot cauliflower & kale (or other stuff) mac & cheese
I like a lot of the recipes on the site that rhymes with Shmaf-Shmaked Shmarvest, but the ads are so invasive that it's almost impossible to read on my phone while cooking. So here's what I did tonight: 1 pound short-cut pasta (I used the Barilla protein elbows) 1 medium cauliflower, roughly chopped lots of chopped kale, stems removed (this was my addition; recipe says you can also use spinach or any other leafy green) 3/4 cup milk 3 oz cream cheese 1 T dijon mustard 1 t garlic powder 2 c shredded cheese (recipe calls for sharp cheddar; I had some weird bagged mac & cheese blend that J bought on sale) 1 c shredded cheddar (recipe calls for fontina or provolone) 2 T butter (recipe calls for salted; i used unsalted; this was plenty salty as it was imo) pinch cayenne some panko or breadcrumbs fresh chopped parsley and/or chives Preheat oven to 350 (the baking at the end is optional) In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt, ...