Cauliflower, Glorious Cauliflower

Someone asked me the other day what to do with cauliflower. I've just recently re-discovered this glorious vegetable, which is pretty, healthy and relatively accessible throughout the winter. Cooked correctly, it actually comes out sweet and slightly nutty tasting. My two favorite ways to use it are in Cauliflower-Lentil Curry and Cauliflower Soup. The curry recipe combined cauliflower with lentils, spices, and potatoes for a warm and wintery treat. The best part is the pickled onions and cucumbers, which are easy to do. Cauliflower Soup gets simmered in a stock pot then blended, so those suspicious of the vegetable don't have to look at individual florets. Just tell those folks that the recipe includes bacon, cream, Percorino-Romano cheese, and a mystery ingredient. They won't be able to turn it down. (I don't usually include the truffle oil because it's super expensive)

Cauliflower-Lentil Curry: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/cauliflower-lentil-curry?autonomy_kw=cauliflower curry

Cauliflower Soup: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cauliflower-Soup-with-Pecorino-Romano-and-Truffle-Oil-236879

Enjoy!