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Cauliflower With Capers En Vinaigrette S'il Vouz Plait Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp caper marinade .
Dressing .
2 tbsps olive oil .
1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or tarragon vinegar) .
1/4 c capers, drained (reserve 1 tbsp marinade) .
1 large garlic clove, finely minced (for milder flavor, substitute elephant garlic) .
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste .
1/4 c vegetable stock .
2 tbsps fresh garlic chives, finely sliced (can substitute green scallion tops) .
1 head cauliflower (2 to 2 1/2 lbs, NO brown spots!) .
2 tbsps fresh Italian parsley, finely sliced .
2 tbsps fresh basil, finely sliced

Directions

Step #1 In a small non-reactive bowl mix the dressing ingredients & whisk well.
Step #2 Cut the cauliflower into 1" florets.
Step #3 Crush the capers lightly with either a pestle & mortar or back of a spoon.
Step #4 In a sauce pan insert a steaming basket, fill the pan with 2" of water.
Step #5 Add the cut up cauliflower.
Step #6 Bring the water to the boil over high heat.
Step #7 Cover up pot tightly, reduce the heat to medium & steam for about 5 to 7 mins or the the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
Step #8 NOTE: The cauliflower can also be pan fried in olive oil if so desired.
Step #9 Carefully remove the steaming basket & set cauliflower aside.
Step #10 In a large salad bowl place the warm cauliflower then add the slightly crushed capers.
Step #11 Stir lightly.
Step #12 Next add the dressing & toss carefully to mix.
Step #13 Best eaten within 24 hrs.
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