Now is the season for Nantucket scallops, those sweet little nuggets from cold Atlantic waters. You could argue that they don’t need anything but the sizzle of butter in a hot pan, but you’d be wrong.

Tandoori paste, made of red chiles and aromatic spices, packs enough of a flavor punch that there’s no need for added fats in this recipe. Plus, nonstick cooking spray is used in place of butter or ...

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 cups of cauliflower in a large bowl, spray with cooking spray, and toss with 2 tsp curry powder and ½ tsp salt.

Technically, I realize, you can't make tandoori anything without one special piece of equipment - a tandoor. But you can take the same type of marinade - yogurt, with spices such as garam masala, ...

Note: This makes a terrific side to grilled chicken or fish, or a main dish spooned over rice and garnished with yogurt and cilantro. It's great warm or at room temperature. From Beth Dooley. • 2 ...

Some Indian seasonings enliven plain cauliflower in this recipe adapted from “Quick-Fix Indian” (Andrews McMeel) by Ruta Kahate. This recipe also can be roasted in the oven. To roast, omit the water, ...

The humble cauliflower’s meteoric rise from a ho-hum vegetable relegated to crudités or steamed-vegetable medleys points to its impressive health benefits. High in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, ...