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"l not -l" > wrote in message
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> On 12-Sep-2013, "Ophelia" > wrote:
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>> Does anyone else think it bland? I usually dress it with something
>> to make
>> it taste of err something.
>>
>> Yesterday I fried onions and sliced garlic, added preserved dried toms
>> in
>> oil and balsamic vinegar! It proved a hit!
>>
>> What favourite ways of preparing cauli do you have, if anything?

> Roasting it adds great flavor. The recipe follows:
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>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
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> Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Oil and Capers
>
> Recipe By :
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
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> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 head cauliflower -- (2-pound) green leaves discarded
> 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice -- or to taste
> 1 tablespoon drained small capers (packed in brine)
> 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
> 2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
>
> Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil
> a 9-inch pie plate or square baking dish.
>
> Core cauliflower, leaving head intact, then discard core and put
> cauliflower head in pan. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over top of
> cauliflower and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until tender, 1 to
> 1 1/4 hours. Transfer to a serving dish.
>
> Whisk together lemon juice, capers, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon
> salt in a small bowl, then whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil.
>
> Surround cauliflower with parsley sprigs and drizzle cauliflower and
> parsley with dressing.
>
> Description:
> "Roasting a whole head of cauliflower at high heat creates beautifully
> caramelized florets. It's perfectly offset by fresh parsley and a
> drizzle of a quick lemon dressing."
> Source:
> "Gourmet | November 2006"
> S(Internet Address):
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> "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Whole-Roasted-Cauliflower-with-Olive-Oil-and-Capers-236377"


Thanks 'I' that sounds really good ) Saved
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