Smothered Cauliflower with Tomatoes and Capers

Taking a cue from southern Italian cavolfiore affogato, or “drowned cauliflower,” we brown cauliflower florets, then braise them with tomatoes in a minimal amount of liquid and with a few high-impact Mediterranean ingredients. The combination of savory (capers) and sweet (raisins) plus the rich, resinous flavor of pine nuts gives this dish a distinct Sicilian flavor profile. Serve as a vegetarian main sprinkled with pecorino or Parmesan cheese and with warm, crusty bread alongside, or offer as a side to grilled pork chops, Italian sausages or meaty, firm fish such as swordfish or tuna.