Cauliflower

It's low-fat milk, not cream, that gives this delicious side dish its richness. Try it with poached, grilled or roasted salmon steaks.

There's horseradish in the cream sauce and, for good measure, some more in the buttery crumb crust.

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 45 min

Hearty fare from Auberge Sauvignon. Filet mignon is used instead of a cheaper cut, but the result is worth it.

If you've never tried roasted cauliflower before, this dish will be a revelation.

An easy-to-make side dish.

Some of the ingredients need to marinate overnight in the Dijon-red wine vinaigrette, so plan accordingly.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Norwegian men have taken to cooking for fun, and this excellent luncheon entrée is from Derek Blixen, manager of the Pan American World Airways Oslo office.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Add crunch to the meal by having rice cakes on the side. Sauvignon Blanc is a good choice to balance the flavors of the vegetables.

Cooking the curry powder over low heat for a short time eliminates any raw taste and sweetens the spice.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 1 hr

It's worth seeking out Carnaroli rice (from the Piedmont region of Italy) for this recipe: Carnaroli has a higher starch content than Arborio, so it makes a much creamier risotto. Chef Kiffin serves this with braised oxtails and a watercress salad.

This dish is a wonderful combination of French and Indian flavors. Basmati rice and a green salad would round out the meal.

Dive into this creamy cauliflower and potato chowder for a comforting vegetarian meal.

Roasty, bright, sweet, and pickly, this sheet pan salad—a vegetarian main OR ample side dish—checks all the flavor boxes.

Frozen cauliflower deserves to be more than a side. Here a quick zap in the microwave primes the veggie crumbles to become a hearty vegetarian main.