If you’re entertaining this weekend, or just want something to batch cook & feed yourself for days, I present to you the smokey whole roasted cauliflower. You guys have been asking about this recipe since I made it for a dinner party a few weeks back, so thought I’d give you an early weekend treat. You’re welcome!

Ingredients:

• 1 cauliflower
• Olive oil
• Cayenne pepper
• Smoked paprika
• Paprika
• Turmeric
• Cumin
• Salt + Pepper

Method:

1. Cut the bottom of the cauli so it’s flat & remove leaves. Place in a large, lidded casserole dish
2. In an old jar, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil and all the spices, altering the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preferences 
3. Pour the spice mix over the cauli & rub it in a bit
4. Cover and bake at 180•C for 45 minutes to 1hr 
5. Go & get ready/prep other food/watch an episode of Suits/have a bath
6. Remove the lid 10 minutes before serving to crisp it up 
7. Serve & enjoy

TO MAKE A SAUCE:

• Remove the dish half way through the cooking time
• Add 1 can of tinned tomatoes & chickpeas to the base of the dish with some mixed herbs, fresh basil & black pepper (cut up aubergine is also a good addition)
• Cover and return to the oven