Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • Truffle oil, for brushing
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 8 (4-ounce) medallions buffalo fillet
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef or veal demiglace
  • Truffle oil
  • Fresh white truffle (as much as your wallet allows)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Distribute the cauliflower evenly on a nonstick baking sheet, brush with the truffle oil, and season with salt, pepper, and a touch of nutmeg.
  • Roast until tender and a little brown, and then sprinkle the Parmesan on top and return the pan to the oven to brown the cheese, about 3 minutes.
  • To make the buffalo:
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season the medallions with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the butter and garlic in a large saute pan set over high heat.
  • When the butter solids turn brown, add the buffalo medallions and sear, in batches if needed, until colored on both sides.
  • Transfer the buffalo to a baking pan.
  • Roast until medium rare or to your liking, 5 to 10 minutes, keeping in mind that buffalo meat is very lean and gets dry when cooked beyond medium doneness
  • Meanwhile, return the saute pan to medium high heat, add the wine, and let it evaporate, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan drippings stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the demiglace, bring to a boil, and strain the sauce.
  • Lastly, add some truffle oil and keep the sauce ready to serve.
  • To Serve:
  • Place a buffalo medallion off-center on the plate, fan some cauliflower against it, spoon sauce over the top.
  • Slice fresh truffle over everything and drizzle some olive oil over the top.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
  • The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.