Buffalo Cauliflower

My hubby loves spicy foods. I like mild spice, but he can eat things hotter than Hades! *Shakes head* I'm not sure how he does it. Spicy flavors tend to build up on the tongue until your mouth feels like it's on fire! Well, that's what happens to me anyways. So when I tried out this recipe, I made 2 servings - a mild one for myself and a hotter version for him. I'm giving you the milder recipe of the two; but if you want to add more spice, by all means, heat it up with some extra sauce! But be warned, this stuff is hotter than you might think!

Ingredients:

• 1 & 1/2 cups cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce
• salt, to taste
• ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping (optional)

Pan Insert to Use:  Full Round Pan or Divider Pan

Servings: 2

Directions:
1.  Preheat grill. If using the Xpress Platinum, preheat at setting 2.
2.  Spritz pan insert with non-stick spray.
3.  Coat cauliflower pieces evenly with the buffalo sauce.

4.  Place cauliflower into pan insert and close the lid.  Cook for about 15 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
5.  Salt to your liking and serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Nachos for One

Holy moly!  It's been over a year since I've posted any new recipes!  It's been an incredibly busy year (I'll spare you the details), but I am back now, and I promise to try to post more regularly here.  Let's get to it then, shall we?  This recipe is so easy that a child could do it.  There's absolutely nothing to it, and there are so many variations that the flavor combinations are practically endless!  Sound like something you'd like to try?  Then give this recipe a go!

Ingredients:

• 2 small (about 6 inch size) corn tortillas
• butter-flavored non-stick spray
• salt, to taste

Pan Insert to Use: Base Unit

Servings:  1

Directions:
1. Preheat grill. If using the Xpress Platinum, preheat at setting 2.
2.  Cut each tortilla into 8 chip-sized triangles.

3.  Spray all "chip" surfaces lightly with non-stick spray and salt to taste.
4.  Place 8 triangles into the grill (in circle formation), close lid, and cook for around 5 minutes (or until desired crispiness is reached).  Repeat with remaining 8 triangles.

5.  Top with preferred ingredients; if desired, pop in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to heat.

Try some of these delicious toppings:  chopped pimientos or jalapenos, black or green olives, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, refried beans, guacamole, tomato, mozzarella, pickles or relish, onions, nacho cheese sauce, bacon, chili, ground beef or turkey crumbles, cilantro, black beans, and the list goes on and on!

Tuna Patties with Dill Dip

I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoy finding new ways to prepare canned tuna.  I don't often crave meat, but when I do, tuna is usually where I land - probably because I lack protein and tuna is chock-full of it.  The dill dip for these patties is also a good stand-alone recipe.  If we ever have extra, we use it as a veggie dip (it's excellent with carrots, particularly) or a sandwich spread.  This is a slightly modified recipe that I got out of a cookbook that was given to charity ages ago. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried, minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 slice whole-wheat bread
• 1 can tuna in water (5 oz)
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup baking mix (Bisquick is the brand I used here)
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• butter or margarine, for frying
• hamburger buns, optional

Pan Insert to Use:  Base Unit

Servings:  4 patties

Directions:
1.  Preheat grill.  If using the Xpress Platinum, preheat at setting 2.
2.  Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, minced onion, and parsley in a small bowl; mix well.  Refrigerate the dill dip (covered) for at least 1 hour so flavors can mingle.

3.  Break bread slice into 6 pieces and put into a food processor (or blender).  Chop until medium crumbs are formed; set aside.

4.  Drain can of tuna very well and flake tuna into a medium bowl.
5.  To the tuna, add bread crumbs, chopped green onions, beaten egg, baking mix, dijon mustard, and pepper; mix well.

6.  Form the tuna mixture into 4 patties.

7.  Place a small amount of butter or margarine into the grill and allow to melt.
8.  Place 2 patties into the grill and close lid.

9.  Fry for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until patties are nicely browned and done.

10.  Repeat with remaining 2 patties.
11.  Serve with dill dip.  If desired, place on a hamburger bun and serve as a sandwich.