If people in your house don’t applaud when you serve cauliflower, try this recipe. The flavors tumble one into the other and spark up cauliflower’s natural mildness.

SERVINGS

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 cup millet

1/2 medium head cauliflower

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

PREPARATION

Rinse and drain the millet. Slice the cauliflower into thin slices so it will cook quickly. Put 21/2 cups water, the millet, cauliflower, and garlic into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 7 minutes, then cover the pan and let it sit for 20 minutes. Mash the contents with a potato masher until well mashed and mixed. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and add to the millet mixture, combining it thoroughly. Turn into a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with the parsley.