Cauliflower Flowerets Italian-Style [microwave]
From:	Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	Oven: 700 watts Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes Waiting time: 10 to 15 minutes One of my favorite cauliflower recipe; whether it is served hot, lukewarm or cold, it is just as good! Do not use canned instead of fresh tomatoes, as this dish would loose both in taste and in texture.

1 medium-size cauliflower 3 tablespoons [45 mL] olive or vegetable oil 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely minced 3 tablespoons [45 mL] freshly minced parsley 1 teaspoon [5 mL] basil or oregano Salt and pepper, to taste 2 or 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 slice of bread, crumbled

Break up cauliflower into flowerets [of the same size as much as possible]. It is sometimes necessary to half a large floweret. Soak flowerets into salted, lukewarm water; drain. Flowerets are now ready to be cooked. Prepare cauliflower flowerets [see below]. Into a 4-cup [1-L] microwave-safe dish, microwave olive or vegetable oil on 'HIGH' for 2 minutes. Well mix in chopped onion and garlic. Microwave on 'HIGH' for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Add minced parsley, basil or oregano, salt and pepper, tomato dices and breadcrumbs. Thoroughly mix; microwave on 'HIGH' for 10 minutes. Thoroughly mix; set aside for 10 to 15 minutes, covered. Serve hot, lukewarm or at room temperature, but not right out of the refrigerator.