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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Whipped Goat Cheese

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Whole roasted cauliflower in a black pan with a steak knife inserted at top.
Photo by Cedric Angeles

This dish has become a signature of Domenica chef Alon Shaya. Precooking the cauliflower in seasoned poaching liquid infuses it with flavor; roasting it makes it crisp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

Roasted cauliflower:

2 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 head of cauliflower, leaves removed

Whipped goat cheese and assembly:

4 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
3 ounces feta
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
Coarse sea salt (for serving)

Preparation

  1. For roasted cauliflower:

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F. 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.

    Step 2

    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.

  2. For whipped goat cheese and assembly:

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese.

    Step 5

    Do Ahead: Whipped goat cheese can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

TagsCauliflowerVegetableWhite WineWineAlcoholBeveragesGoat CheeseCheeseDairyCream CheeseMainSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianMake AheadFood ProcessorFallWinterBon Appétit

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