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Friday 03.12.10
Friday Food Files With Molly Watson: Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.
As much as I’m looking forward to spring – spring vegetables (artichokes and fava beans are my favorites), spring fruits (tangy rhubarb gets me every time and the end of spring brings cherries to California), and an easing of the constant damp of San Francisco winters – I can’t help but keep looking back at the highlights of winter eating. Stews and braises and, of course, cauliflower. I love cauliflower. I only recently learned that many people do not think eating raw cauliflower is much of a treat – I was shocked! It’s so crunchy and biting and flavorful, who can resist? Well, for those for whom straight-up raw cauliflower florets are not the best of treats I worked on roasting them – to soften the flavor and the texture – and added a bit of sugar and spice to keep things interesting.
These roasted spicy cauliflower florets work as a side dish, sure, but also as a little appetizer (you can serve them passed, with toothpicks) along with drinks – they have just enough going to to stand up to the meanest of cocktails. I’ve tested them several times now – hey, it’s been a long winter!
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Each week, the Friday Food Files are deliciously brought to you by Molly Watson. For more on Molly and her delicious recipes, you can visit her in one of many wonderful places:
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[ Photos courtesy of Molly Watson and muffet. ]
10 Comments
Hi there… Happy Friday!!
I’m so glad you shared this, I’m a huge cauliflower FAN! I seem to be the only one in my world who loves this stuff. This recipe looks great, I’m definitely going to try it!
Jenn
As an appetizer! I must say, I’ve never thought of this and I adore the idea. Will be implementing for sure. I love cauliflower, have never made it “spicy” but am looking forward to giving it a go.
yum!
Oh my that cauliflower looks awesome!
coincidentally have cauliflower waiting to be had…lunch snack will be in the making. : ) thanks.
Looks delicious!
That looks SO good! Have you tried the cauliflower soup on the pioneer woman’s blog? It is to die for- it’s a staple at my house now (we had cheese and bacon to the top before serving).
I *adore* roasted cauliflower – to me, it tastes like popcorn!
Awh! I had some cauliflower at Soul Vegetarian in Chicago. SO GOOD!
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I’ll have to try your recipe.
i love them straight-up too! will try this recipe you shared.