Sautéed Cauliflower with Apples and Sherry Time: 25 minutes 1 medium head cauliflower 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 2/3 cup Braeburn or other apple in 1/4-inch dice 1 tablespoon amontillado sherry 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Grated nutmeg.

Cauliflower Soup With Roasted Garlic Total time: 1 hour 1 small head garlic 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 head cauliflower 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives.

Cauliflower Fritters 1 head cauliflower 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Few grinds black pepper 1 12-ounce bottle of beer Vegetable oil for deep frying 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.

Tangy Cauliflower 1 small head cauliflower or 12 ounces cauliflowerettes (2 1/2 to 3 cups) 2 teaspoons toasted sesame paste 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 sprig parsley to yield 1/2 tablespoon chopped.

Parsleyed Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds 4 cups water Salt to taste 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley.

Cauliflower Mimosa 1 head cauliflower, about 2 pounds salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 hard cooked egg, peeled and chopped fine 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley.

PASTA WITH CAULIFLOWER Time: about 40 minutes 1 head cauliflower, about 1 pound Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound penne, fusilli or other cut pasta 1 cup coarse bread crumbs.

Cauliflower Mimosa 1 head cauliflower, about 1 3/4 pounds Salt to taste 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped fine Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley.

Coastal Potatoes 12 tiny new potatoes, 1 1/4 pounds 1 medium head cauliflower 6 carrots 2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) coarsely grated cheese, like Cheddar, Muenster or Monterey Jack 1 1/2 cups plain no-fat or low-fat yogurt Freshly ground black pepper.

Pureed Cauliflower 1 2-pound head cauliflower 1 cup milk Salt to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.