Garlicky Braised Cauliflower Food

GARLICKY SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the broccoli and cauliflower in a single layer, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, undisturbed, until the undersides are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until browned all over and crispy and tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Reduce the heat to medium and push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the empty side and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Mix the garlic into the vegetables and add a large splash (about 3 tablespoons) of water. Squeeze in half a lemon, if using. Cook, stirring, until the juices have evaporated.

GARLICKY BRAISED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine oil and anchovies in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook, stirring, until anchovies begin to melt into the oil, about 1 minute.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic softens, about 3 minutes; add cauliflower florets and 1/2 cup water; cover, cook on medium-low until the florets are soft enough to be pierced with a knife, but not so soft that they can be crushed, about 7 minutes.
• Uncover; raise heat to high, cook, stirring, until water evaporates, leaving a thin layer of syrup in the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes.
• Add capers and parsley and season with salt.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat the softened butter with the grated garlic, chopped thyme and rosemary in a bowl.
• Lay a large sheet of foil on a baking tray and put the cauliflower in the middle. Spread the butter all over it. Draw up the sides of the foil to make a parcel . Put in the oven for 1 hr 20 mins-1 hr 30 mins. When cooked, carve wedges of garlicky roasted cauliflower - it's great as a side with a Sunday roast.

ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
• Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

BRAISED CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON

Steps:

• Remove stem from cauliflower (but you can keep the leaves, if any -- they're delicious!).
• Sauté garlic and bacon in olive oil in a large heavy pot until lightly browned. Add onions and continue to sauté until onions are softened.
• Add cauliflower stem-side down. Pour tomatoes over and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for about an hour or until done (will depend on size of cauliflower -- mine took about 70 minutes).
• Remove cauliflower, bring sauce to simmer and let reduce for a little while, then pour over cauliflower and serve.