As the saying goes..summer bodies are made in the winter.  If you’re like me, I just want to snuggle up and eat hearty meals in the winter.  We all crave comfort food, but there are some great ways to lighten things up and even trick yourself in the process.  A go-to for me is cauliflower mashed potatoes.  I can honestly say, you will not miss those little spuds after you try this delicious alternative.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3-5 tablespoons skim milk (depends on the consistency you want)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Directions:

• Wash and separate the cauliflower into florets
• Bring water to a boil and boil florets until soft
• Drain water
• Add milk, butter, garlic salt, pepper
• Use a hand masher, food processor, or an immersion blender to obtain your preferred consistency