Rich and Nutty Roasted-Cauliflower Purée

By roasting the cauliflower for this purée, we bring out deep, nutty flavors. The resulting dish has a complex flavor that's suited to more of a starring role in a dish—say, as a bold accompaniment to a simple piece of protein, like steamed or poached fish or chicken. Alternatively, you could go all in on its more robust flavor, serving it with something that can stand up to it, like a thick, juicy steak with a deeply seared crust.

Smooth and Silky Cauliflower Purée

This simple cauliflower purée is the perfect choice when you want a flavorful side that's still restrained enough to let the other parts of your dinner do the talking.

Roasted Cauliflower With Pine Nut, Raisin, and Caper Vinaigrette

Simple roasted cauliflower gets dressed up with a sophisticated vinaigrette.

Vegan Cauliflower-Creamed Spinach

This vegan creamed spinach uses cauliflower purée as a stand-in for the cream. The most amazing part: The dish tastes just as creamy, but is actually more intensely spinach-flavored.

Yotam Ottolenghi's Cauliflower Salad

Take the humble cauliflower to a new level with this divine Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Crunchy Bread. Just 10 minutes prep, and a great make-ahead as it is just as tasty served warm as it is at room temperature.

Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu)

The wonderful thing about saag paneer—the Indian staple of greens and fresh cheese in a creamy sauce—is that, in my experience, it's almost universally loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. But what if we wanted to make a completely dairy-free version?

Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup with Major Grey's Chutney

With roasted cauliflower florets, mild curry, and a touch of Major Grey's chutney, this creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup is delicious and easy.

Black Trumpet Mushroom Pâté

This creative vegetarian mushroom pâté is a perfect appetizer for parties, and it also makes a wonderful spread on sandwiches.

Smoky Cauliflower Soup With Wild Mushrooms and Ham Crisps

Ultra-creamy, smoky cauliflower soup gets some zing from sherry vinegar and is served with roasted wild mushrooms and crisped ham.

Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

How do you make a vegan version of fettuccine Alfredo when you can't use any butter, cheese, or cream? The secret is cauliflower, which can be transformed into a silky and rich purée with the help of some cashews and nutritional yeast.