Appetizer Things

Have you ever made of one those dinners that's just a mix of everything you have left in the refrigerator/freezer? We had one of those types of meals this past week. It's always fun to figure out what to make with the random assortment of foods you find lying around. Here's our hodge podge dinner, featuring cauliflower and zucchini:

We had marinated chicken, buffalo cauliflower, and zucchini fries. The buffalo cauliflower was surprisingly delicious! We are big buffalo chicken fans, and I was a bit skeptical when it came to buffalo cauliflower. There was a flour/water/garlic powder batter that gave the cauliflower a really nice texture...and you can never go wrong with Frank's Red Hot Sauce. 

Zucchini fries...before the oven

Zucchini fries were another easy side to add to our random dinner. I didn't have buttermilk (not a staple in this kitchen) or eggs (expired a few days prior yet still sitting in my fridge...), so the zucchini were dipped in milk, then in breadcrumbs. Baked in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

These two random sides would make really good appetizers for a party! They are both very easy to make and are healthy alternatives to some of the more popular appetizers. I would definitely make these again the next time I have a party. Or the next time I crave junk food!