What to do with cauliflower

Ideas for using cauliflower For quick cauliflower cheese, melt a little reduced-fat spread and oil in a pan and gently fry 1 chopped onion. Add just-steamed cauliflower florets and cook until cauliflower is golden. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with grated parmesan, and place under a hot grill until cheese melts. Roast with olive oil until soft and golden, then sprinkle with toasted almonds. Try cauliflower mash: Roast as above, then pur ée in a blender with olive oil, parmesan, salt and pepper. Or boil or steam cauliflower florets until very tender, then mash with some grated parmesan and reduced-fat spread. Better than mashed potato! Make a pasta sauce: fry 4 anchovies, 2 cloves garlic and 1-2 red chillies – all finely chopped – in oil. Add steamed, chopped cauliflower florets, a handful of sultanas and pine nuts. Cook until cauliflower is golden. Spoon over pasta and serve with grated parmesan. Make a soup by cooking 2 sliced leeks and 2-3 finely chopped garlic cloves in olive oil. Add cauliflower florets and 6 cups of chicken stock. Simmer until cauliflower is tender, then blend. Serve topped with bacon bits and natural yoghurt. For extra flavour, add spices. Cauliflower fritters are a hit with the kids. Steam cauliflower until soft, then mash. Add cheese, egg and flour to make fritters. Pan-fry and serve with a leafy green salad. Serve raw with yummy dips like hummus, pesto or tapenade. Cut into small florets. Toss into a curry, especially with Indian spices and toasted cashew nuts. Use in stir-fries with other vegetables. Use the stalks, too! Simply pan-fry in olive oil with garlic and parsley. Mix with broccoli andl lightly steam.