Flower Power

How to make cauliflower the star of the show

Cauliflower is often perceived as boring, but this versatile vegetable is worth your attention

This version of cauliflower cheese has a hefty dose of vitamin K, which works with calcium to build strong bones. 680kcals / 64g carbs / 36g protein / 31g fat / Serves 4

50g butter; 50g flour; 1L milk; 500g short macaroni, cooked; 200g grana padano cheese, grated; 1 tsp ground nutmeg;

5 kale leaves, washed and shredded; 8 cauliflower florets, blanched; salt and pepper

1 / Heat the oven to 200C. Make a béchamel sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter on a low heat, then stir in the flour and cook for a few mins, stirring nonstop until the flour has been absorbed. 2 / Pour in the milk gradually, whisking as you go. Cook for 5-10 mins, until mixture has thickened. Season to taste and let it cool. 3 / Pour the béchamel, macaroni and other ingredients into a bowl (keep aside 50g of the cheese) mix well. Use a wooden spoon to pile it into a baking dish and level out the mixture. Sprinkle over the rest of the grana padano. 4 / Bake in the oven for 30-35 mins, until golden brown. Done.