MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Roasted Cauliflower w/Whipped Goat Cheese Categories: Vegetables, Cheese, Wine, Chilies, Dairy Yield: 6 Servings MMMMM------------------------CAULIFLOWER----------------------------- 2 1/2 c Dry white wine 1/3 c Olive oil 1/4 c Kosher salt 3 tb Fresh lemon juice 2 tb Unsalted butter 1 tb Crushed red pepper flakes 1 tb Sugar 1 Turkish bay leaf 1 Head cauliflower; leaves - removed MMMMM--------------------WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE------------------------- 4 oz Fresh goat cheese 3 oz Cream cheese 3 oz Feta 1/3 c Heavy cream 2 tb Olive oil; + more to serve Coarse sea salt to serve ROASTED CAULIFLOWER: Preheat oven to 475°F/245°C. Bring wine, oil, kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes. Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet, draining well. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through, until brown all over, 30-40 minutes. WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE & ASSEMBLY: While cauliflower is roasting, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt. Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with oil. Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese. Whipped goat cheese can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Recipe by: Alon Shaya; Domenica, New Orleans, LA RECIPE FROM: http://www.nola.com/food Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM