Hot-Oven Cauliflower

Directions

1. 1
   HEAT the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   SPREAD the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. 3
   Toss with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4
   ROAST the cauliflower until fork-tender with browned edges, about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   For more browning, broil the cauliflower 4 inches from the heat source for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. 6
   Reduce the olive oil to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 chopped garlic cloves to the cauliflower before cooking.
7. 7
   After roasting, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the roasted cauliflower with shredded Cheddar and crumbled cooked bacon.
9. 9
   Return to the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
10. 10
    Sprinkle the roasted cauliflower with a shredded Swiss cheese like Gruyere and toasted sliced almonds.
11. 11
    Melt the cheese as for Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower.
12. 12
    Spread the roasted cauliflower over a bed of arugula tossed with mustard vinaigrette.
13. 13
    Top with chopped cured black olives.