Pickled Cauliflower Salad With Chanterelles And Fennel Food

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Break the cauliflower into florets, discarding the central stem. Slice them thinly and put them in a bowl. Toss with the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tarragon, garlic and lemon zest. Squeeze over lemon juice to taste. Drizzle in some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the quantities to suit your tastes.

BRAESOLA AND LIGHTLY PICKLED MUSHROOM AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CRISPY PARMIGIANO

Steps:

• Combine the mushrooms, onion, cauliflower, thyme leaves, crushed red pepper, vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Toss well to combine, cover, and let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour, stirring once or twice. This will sort of cook the veggies and lightly pickle them.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• On a sheet tray lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper, make 4 flat circles of Parmigiano. Bake the Parmigiano disks until the cheese looks golden and lacy, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the cheese rounds from the oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes, and then loosen them from the tray. Reserve.
• Divide the braesola between 4 serving plates. Toss the mushroom mixture with the arugula and a drizzle of big fat finishing oil. Taste to make sure the mix is delicious. Arrange a pile of the veggie mix on top of the braesola on each plate. Crumble a Parmigiano disk on each plate.

PICKLED CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in a small amount of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp tender. Drain off liquid.
• In a bowl mix together cauliflower, pickles, onion, sugar, and garlic. Add the dill pickle juice and stir gently. Cover and chill overnight. Drain off the pickle juice. Toss with radishes before serving.

CAULIFLOWER AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower florets in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water for 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Set aside.
• Remove fennel tops and stalks, save for another use. Slice fennel in half vertically to show the fennel heart; cut away and discard the solid core. Slice fennel into strips. In a large skillet, cook fennel in the 2 teaspoons hot oil about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and the 1/4 cup olive oil. Whisk in garlic, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, fennel, carrots, and onion. Add the dressing; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.
• Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH ONIONS AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F Toss cauliflower and 2 T olive oil in a large bowl. Heat a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to rimmed baking sheet.
• Add 2 T oil to the same skillet. Add onion wedges and cook until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Using spatula, carefully transfer onions to baking sheet with cauliflower, arranging wedges browned side up.
• Add last 2 T oil to same skillet. Add fennel; sauté until fennel softens slightly and starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to same baking sheet.
• Scatter garlic and marjoram over vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are caramelized, about 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.