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We tried something different for a vegetable side-dish when we were braai-ing the other evening – a whole cauliflower, wrapped in tinfoil and baked over the coals.  It was delicious, so easy, and just think, no pots to wash!  🙂

All you need is a whole head of cauliflower, not too large, preferebly young and fresh, a piece of tinfoil large enough to wrap it in firmly, seasonings, and butter or olive oil, or both.

• Trim and wash the cauliflower, and place it in the centre of the piece of tinfoil. 
• Draw up the sides of the tinfoil to make a ‘bowl’, then season the cauliflower – I used Robertsons Veggie Sprinkles herb mix for this version, but curry powder would be delicious, so would a good sprinkling of any spice mix like rosemary and garlic or lemon pepper, or even just plain salt and freshly ground pepper. 
• Drizzle some olive oil over the cauliflower, then place a dollop of butter on top. 
• Pull up the sides of the tinfoil, and wrap it firmly over the cauliflower head, pressing it tightly around to seal the yumminess inside.
• Place the packet on a grid over a bed of hot coals and bake until tender and cook, about hour, maybe more.  You should be able to slip  a sharp knife easily through the centre when it is done.
• To serve, place on a plate, open the tinfoil, and cut into portions.

Enjoy!