The recipe I inadvertently left out...the beloved cauliflower pizza crust

Cauliflower pizza...the crust that so many have requested and I even have an entry that looked like I was going to share and instead droned on and on about how this brilliant recipe even became part of my collection. The recipe I slightly adapt comes from Detoxinista.com, a staple website I have referred to on many occasions in my journey with food as I re-learn to cook for myself and my family. I highly recommend this website. (hint, hint) Without further adieu, my solution to pizza and a family favorite can be found here: http://detoxinista.com/2012/01/the-secret-to-perfect-cauliflower-pizza-crust/.  I make it my own by exchanging the oregano for basil and adding 2-3 minced cloves of garlic. I typically top with my homemade pizza sauce, "no nitrites added" salami and pepperoni, mushrooms, fresh basil, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and a mix of mozzarella and various italian cheeses.  As with most recipes, it is simple to make this pizza your own.

I have tried, as some other recipes instruct, mozzarella in place of the goat cheese...accidentally, when I absentmindedly grabbed a package of buffalo mozzarella rather than the intended goat cheese. Surprisingly, everyone was disappointed with this substitution and while it was ok, it was suggested that I be more careful the next time I went shopping to ensure I grabbed the right cheese. My pickiest eater, who freaked out slightly at the thought of me putting goat cheese in his food, preferred the goat cheese, with an added "now we know."

 A few notes: you could easily prepare the cauliflower rice ahead of time. It is easier to squeeze out when cooled. But as the detoxinista states, the secret is squeezing out as much of the water as possible. When you do, it is reminiscent of a dough. Also, my experience has been that parchment paper is not optional. Use it, unless you don't want to fully taste the accomplishments of your own hard work or fight like heck to do so.  I also find that squares work better with this pizza than pie slices.

For those with thyroid problems, it would be easy enough to substitute zucchini out for the cauliflower. I think shredding, then steaming it similar to the cauliflower and following the rest of the instructions would work well.  I will confirm my suspicions one day. Please share if you already have tried this.