This weekend, we made Cauliflower crusted pizzas!  I've seen this recipe on Pinterest, but never tried it before.  We are trying to eat carb free, so this was a perfect way to cure our pizza craving and still feel like you are being healthy.  

In order to make the crust, I got 1 head of cauliflower, and chopped in my food processor until it looked like "snow".  Then I cooked in the microwave for 4 minutes until steamed and set in a clean thin dish towel or cheese cloth to cool.  Once cooled, I squeezed it in the towel until all water was removed.  Add 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, a few shakes of crushed red pepper.  Mix well with your hands.  Then pat onto the parchment paper cookie sheet into a pizza crust shape.  Cook in the oven at 450 degrees for about 20 min until browned.  

I added vodka sauce and minced garlic on top once cooled (Vodka sauce is the red sauce/ white sauce mix), and then cooked up some Italian sausage.  I sprinkled mozzarella cheese on top and added pepperoni, olives, Italian sausage, mushrooms, basil, and Parmesan.  The marinara sauce was also perfect for dipping.  We both loved it!  We will definitely make this again if we are in the mood for a healthier pizza. I added the recipe in "Super Healthy Recipes" page.   

Sunday we had both families over for a Mother's Day spaghetti lunch.  We ate spaghetti and meatballs, had strawberry dump cake with ice cream and then opened mothers day gifts and cards.  I handed Grandma her gift and she said "Wow you really bought them out!"  before she had opened it.  (It was in a large gift bag)  Once she saw what the gift was, she was truly touched that I had used Granddad's old shirts to make her a quilt.  She absolutely loved it and said "I wish he was here to see this." I think Granddad is always smiling down on us painting or playing his horn.  She went home and immediately put it on her bed and it fit perfectly.  It was so nice having both families over this year to celebrate together!  (Also see my "Quilts" page under the CRAFTS section) 

  

I finished my Grandma's quilt last night of Granddad's old shirts!  I'm having family over this Sunday for Mother's day and I'll surprise her then.  I can't wait!  It took a while to make it (Biggest quilt I've ever made) but I think it turned out well.  His old shirts are in the center with a paint spatter boarder and music note outer edge and back.  The back has roses on it too.  He was a painter and musician, so I had to make sure to include music notes and paint!  I laid on the couch with it last night and it's perfect size!  His shirts are so soft since they were worn so many times.  I can't wait to see what she thinks!  I think she will love it! 

New recipes made this weekend fun!  First taco salad Friday and Sunday balsamic honey bacon chicken.  Both turned out delicious.

For the chicken I made a marinade with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, and steak seasoning.  I let it sit in the fridge for about 30 min- 1 hour.  

Next I made the glaze with honey, Worcestershire sauce bacon, and hot sauce.  

Oh man it was so good!  Recipe in the Dinners section.  

Friday night we made taco salads!  I got ground beef with taco seasoning, avocados, cheese, tortilla strips, fried jalapenos, shredded cheese, guacamole ranch dressing, green onions, tomato, olives, sour cream, and southwest salad mix.

You can also use grilled chicken, but we liked the ground beef best.  Recipe is posted in the Mexican food section.

It was so good we ate one Saturday and Sunday!  

I've cut out all of the squares and after several layout options ( with the help of David) I have decided on the diagonal layout for Grandma's quilt.  I think it helps to have a design.  If you missed the first post, I'm making a quilt for my Grandma out of my Granddad's old shirts who recently just passed away.  I'm so excited to finish it so I can see her face when I surprise her!  💕

Here are the pieces layed out on another blanket.  I'm starting to sew them together now!  There will be an inner and outer boarder as well and music notes with roses on the back!  

I finished Francesca's quilt earlier this week and shipped to her.  She received her surprise today!  She was so excited and absolutely loved it.  I just love making her day.  I had so much fun quilting this blanket for her new baby Cristian.  It turned out so well!  

The first completed square! 

Here I am putting it all together! 

The finished quilt! 💕