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Ever had a guest or friend say, well I really don’t like “vegetable xyz” or “vegetables are so boring”…..? Well, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Roast them and you’ll turn any naysayer into a believer. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables and fruits producing a deeper flavor, and an oh so perfect texture.
Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. It is extremely versatile and can take on a number of different roles like a pizza crust, a healthier version of mashed potatoes, or be the star of a silky smooth soup. I’m not going to lie, I like it each and every way, especially in this easy, rosemary roasted cauliflower side dish.
This recipe was inspired by a delectable Grape and Brie Flatbread we serve at Swirl Wine Club.Shop.Bar in quaint little Afton, MN. (innocent plug, if you haven’t been there, you should!) Seeing that the flatbread is sadly glutinous, I love taking the thin slices of warm brie, dusted with lavender and rosemary, then topping it with a few grapes. Delicious.
This is a simple recipe that just needs a little love from the oven. The fresh rosemary blends with the crispy bits of cauliflower and the grapes shrink into sweetness. Eat this as a side dish or if you’re like me, have a main dish and then proceed to eat all of this, turning your meal into two main dishes.
*March 2017: photos updated, and video collaboration with Annie D’Souza
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Sounds like a quick and delicious way to enjoy cauliflower and grapes.
and one pan! we love it.
Such a beautiful dish! We used to go up to Afton Alps in junior high and high school to ski—such fun memories!
Girl, I am loving these flavors!! I can’t ever say no to anything with rosemary!
the sweet and savory is such a great blend with each bite!
This recipe is amazing. I just made it and I don’t know if it’s even going to make it to a plate. I may just eat it all standing over the stove. Incredible! I will make it again and again. :)
Hooray! So glad you liked it Stephanie. I can’t WAIT to put the new pictures up of this recipe that I took last weekend. Much needed! xo
I hope this works. I’m a novice cook. My daughter makes this all look so easy. She’s actually made this recipe for me once and it was unbelievable. You should write a book!
How many grapes do you use? Does red grapes work better?
Hi Judy! The recipe states 15 grapes, which you then cut in half. Red grapes are best. Enjoy!
Looks amazing Amanda – I love to flavour combination!
Love the site! Thanks for linking to the cauliflower soup on healthy grits – this looks like another tasty cauliflower recipe I’ve got to try!
Thanks Amy! I’m glad you found it! These cauliflower is melt in your mouth – report back with how you like it!
So clean (not that it was messy before!) and cheery over here…love the new look! Cauliflower is a veggie I just hadn’t fallen in love with, until I tried a roasted version this past winter from Gourmande in the Kitchen. I fell hard! This recipe looks wonderful as well, especially since I have tried that flatbread at Swirl. Yum!!
Thanks Brenda! The site is always a work in progress, but I do like this set up better. Just wish I was better at design. Your’s is something I strive to achieve someday! We should get together in Hudson or Stillwater someday after I am done with work once it starts getting nicer out!
The new site looks wonderful! So fresh and clean. I could eat cauliflower all the time (and practically do!) but now I’ve GOT to try this dish out. It’s amazing how a touch of sweet can make something so delicious.
Thanks Kate :) Still working on developing the site, but I think it’s always a work in progress :) By the way – I feel fortunate to be around such great cooks, like you, who continually inspire me. :)
Love your new site design. It’s all so clean and beautiful…gorgeous photography too.
Thanks Kelli :) Miss you! Let’s plan something soon!
This looks FANTASTIC!!