Hot-Oven Cauliflower

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   HEAT the oven to 450F.

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   SPREAD the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet.

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   Toss with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper to taste.

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   ROAST the cauliflower until fork-tender with browned edges, about 30 minutes.

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   For more browning, broil the cauliflower 4 inches from the heat source for 5 to 7 minutes.

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   Reduce the olive oil to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 chopped garlic cloves to the cauliflower before cooking.

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   After roasting, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.

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   Sprinkle the roasted cauliflower with shredded Cheddar and crumbled cooked bacon.

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   Return to the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

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    Sprinkle the roasted cauliflower with a shredded Swiss cheese like Gruyere and toasted sliced almonds.

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    Melt the cheese as for Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower.

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    Spread the roasted cauliflower over a bed of arugula tossed with mustard vinaigrette.

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    Top with chopped cured black olives.

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