Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add cauliflower and cook until it is easily pierced with a fork. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl.

In the same pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the cauliflower.

In a saucepan, melt butter and cook for1 minute.

Whisk the flour into the butter for 1minute. Whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the mustard (if using) and cheese.

Mix the cheese sauce with the cauliflower and pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 350°F

Rinse and cut apples in half, lengthwise. Remove any stems. Cut out center core of apple that contains the seeds. Do not peel.

Place apples cut side down. Use a sharp knife to cut apples into ⅛-inch slices.

In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, ¼ cup of brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon of flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, if using. Mix well.

Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Pour apple mixture into baking dish. Spread evenly.

Dice butter into smaller cubes, using a sharp knife. In a medium bowl, combine remaining brown sugar and flour, oats, and butter. Mix with hands until crumbly.

Spread oat and flour mixture over apple mixture. Bake uncovered on middle rack of oven for 40 minutes or until top is lightly browned or bubbly.

Let sit for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Rinse lettuce. Pat dry. Tear into bite-sized pieces.

Rinse bell pepper. Remove core and seeds. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

Rinse apple. Cut into thin slices. Then, cut slices into matchsticks.

Rinse snow peas. Slice thinly on the diagonal.

Drain mandarin oranges, reserving juice.

In a large bowl, add peanut butter, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and 1 Tablespoon reserved mandarin orange juice. Mix until well blended.

Add lettuce, bell pepper, apple, snow peas, drained mandarin oranges and chicken to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. If using almonds, sprinkle on top of salad now.

Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray mini muffin pan generously with cooking spray.

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add red pepper and onion. Sauté until the peppers and onion are slightly tender. About 4-5 minutes.

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs and milk.

In another bowl, add sausage and veggie mixture.

Use a spoon to add the sausage and veggie mixture to a greased mini muffin pan. Top with cheese.

Pour egg and milk mixture into each mini muffin section.

Bake at 350º F for about 14-16 minutes. Tops should be golden brown.