I am on mushies and get to start solids today. I made myself some mashed cauliflower last night and WOW was it good!!!! I had never had it before last night. Anyone else had anything since banded that they had never had before and found it absolutely delicious???

I am not banded yet but I love cauliflower smush, as we call it. I make organic chicken stock and use that to get it to the right consistency -- sometimes with added things like fresh cilantro, garlic, etc. Also it freezes beautifully -- I'm a gardener and when they come in we have to process them somehow. This is a great way.

Any kind of winter squash or pumpkin can be steamed and whirred up (I use a stick blender or food processor) with stock -- veggie stock, chicken stock, etc. Also check out the Indonesian Squash Soup recipes -- coconut milk, lime, etc. some have a few almonds ground in to add nutty flavor. Not sure what's best on Mushy diet -- whether nuts are okay.

Do you like eggplant? Half them and roast face-down (I use parchment paper). Scoop out and mix with garlic, a little olive oil, salt and pepper, oregano if you like and feta cheese. If you can get sheep's milk feta where you live it is worth it. Absolutely delicious. You can put the smush back in the eggplant "boat" to serve if you like.

Not sure about eggplant...I have actually never had it but it sure does sound good!!! I will def for it a try

love eggplant and all of the squash's... mashed cauliflower is every bit as good as mashed potatoes.. I found a good eggplant parmasean recipe on emily bites.com it is great.. my husband loves it and it's low cal, good for you ...

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