Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

makes 2-4 servings

1 cup garbanzo bean flour (you can also use unbleached all-purpose flour)

1 cup water

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 4 cups)

1/2 cup red hot sauce

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, add together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until smooth. Add the cauliflower and stir gently until the florets are coated evenly with batter.

3. Use a slotted spoon to turn the florets out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

4. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.

5. While the cauliflower is baking, heat the red hot sauce and butter together in a small sauce pot. Stir until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat.

6. Pour the red hot sauce mixture over top the cauliflower and gently toss to coat.

7. Bake the florets for 10 minutes, or until crisp.

8. Serve immediately with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing (see below).

Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 small clove garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon milk or buttermilk

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese

fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, milk, and lemon juice. Stir in the crumbled bleu cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.