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Cauliflower Gratin

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Photo of Cauliflower Gratin in a baking dish with a spoon on the side.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell

Our brains are wired to enjoy comforting textures: a dish that is warm, lush, smooth and a bit crunchy will bring most people on board. So vegetable gratin is a good place to start if you are trying to eat less meat, or trying to convince somebody else to do so. I promise—it hits your brain’s bliss point and makes you feel completely satisfied.

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