Cauliflower anyone?

avoidtheclapp107

Rice it! Put the chunks in the blender until it's a rice consistency and then use it in EVERYTHING. My fav? Stuffed peppers.

warriorguy

Ever try cauliflower soup? I steam it whole, then discard thick stems afterwards; then puree it for making the soup creamier; then cook til done zucchini, yellow squash, peppers (all 3 colors); fresh garlic minced; fresh ginger minced; chopped onion; mushrooms, julienne carrots; several quartered potatoes; small can corn; small can cut green beans, 1 large broccoli briefly nuked before adding; and add some fresh spinach just before soup is done; add seasoning last, tumeric, oregano, Accent, garlic salt, and if desired, some hot sauce. I add some chicken broth and water, enough to give some bulk and makes a large gallon can of soup. Store in refrig. and you could freeze to alternate the 175 cal 2 cup serving with other foods from day to day. Lots of work, but then you are free for days to not even having to cook...just heat up

scrappyhappymom

I am on a cauliflower craze at the moment, lol.. our new favourite, cauliflower crust pizza http://ifoodreal.com/cauliflower-pizza-crust-recipe/. We also had twice baked cauliflower tonight for dinner http://faithfulnessfarm.blogspot.ca/2012/04/low-carb-living-twice-baked-cauliflower.html. We love cauliflower rice too with butter chicken. Who knew you could do so many things with it?

DebiW1211

I've made cauliflower puree before. Yummy

libbydoodle11

I pureed it and used it instead of milk in my corn chowder recipe.

LifeInTheBikeLane

Check out my recent thread, Buffalo Cauliflower Bites:

community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10037042/buffalo-cauliflower-bites#latest

I love cauliflower but it cost more then broccoli so I haven't purchased it as much. I just got a new cook book and cauliflower is a big deal in it so I may start "accidentally" ringing it up as broccoli at walmart...hehe.

There is an amazing recipe in Thug Kitchen called Cauliflower Cream Pasta. Turned out amazing:

•From Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook

• Want to enjoy creamy pasta without having to f***ing worry about cholesterol? Puréed cauliflower makes this sauce silky without any of that added bulls*** that made you avoid creamy sauces for so long. Feel free to add some stuff like roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli or roasted red peppers to this dish to mix it up.
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• 1 pound pasta (fettuccine, linguine, spaghetti, whatever)
• 4 cups chopped spinach
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 head cauliflower (about 1 pound), cut into little trees
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain nondairy milk
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon miso paste
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions or whatever f***ing method you invented and now swear by. When it’s all done, throw it in a large bowl with the spinach, toss, and set aside. While the pasta cooks, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Throw in a pinch of salt and the cauliflower and simmer all that until the cauliflower is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and toss into a blender. Add the milk, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, miso and 1/8 teaspoon salt to the blender and let that motherf***er run until the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust as you see fit. Pour the cauliflower purée into the pot you boiled the cauliflower in and set over low heat. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until everything is mixed and warm. Top with some parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

cevikyusuf1991

I have a suggestion myfoodrecipe.net

SweetPeasMom55

I steam it mash it and add horseradish cheddar to it and some bacon.

cindytw

I use the puree as a thickener in soups and stews as well as all of the above! The cauliflower pizza tastes good, but it isn't something to pick up and eat...it's not the texture of a crust. The breadsticks are really good, but again, not bread. You have to have different expectations to try the substitutes.

KellieTru

I love cauliflower but in my market it's been selling for $6.99 a head. I know I can buy frozen but I really prefer the raw so I need to wait till it goes down in price.

angerelle

We love Madhur Jaffrey's quick cauliflower bhaji, spicy and delicious, http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?55459-Quick-Cauliflower-quot-Bhaji-quot-(Gobi-Ki-Bhaji)

missysuevest01

I mash it and make it up like a baked potato so good

cwolfman13

roasted...also creamy cauliflower soup

Spliner1969

Swiftlet66 wrote: »

I make cauliflower rice allot. Blend it up into tiny pieces. In a fry pan, melt butter, add cauliflower, stir fry for a couple minutes, then add maybe a few tablespoon of chicken stock, cover with lid and let steam for another few minutes. I'm not sure why but its so friggen good!!

I do Cauliflower Fried Rice frequently. If you are careful with the oil, add peas and carrots and onions, some low sodium soy sauce it turns out pretty darn good. We make it with grilled chicken and oriental sauces that aren't too over the top on calories. It really drops the carbs and calories of any Chinese entree.

Need2Exerc1se

KellieTru wrote: »

I love cauliflower but in my market it's been selling for $6.99 a head. I know I can buy frozen but I really prefer the raw so I need to wait till it goes down in price.

HOLY MOLY!! $6.99 a head?!?!? Wow! And here I was blown away by $3.99.

Need2Exerc1se

Hornsby wrote: »

Cauliflower*

Cauliflower gets a lot of hate on this board, but it's my favorite veggie. I like to coat in a light coat of olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic and put in the oven

This is my favorite too, except I usually add a little cayenne.

It's also really good in a stir fry.

MamaColie2015

Making pizza tomorrow with cauliflower crust! I'm excited!

I've made cauliflower fried rice, it was so yummy and simple. I use sesame oil in mine instead of evoo. It makes it taste very authentic.

chefswife1975

corinneselene wrote: »

1. Soup: Saute chopped cauliflower with oil, garlic, and whatever spices you like, add some vegetable broth and throw it in a blender- YUM...plus you can always top it with scallion, turkey bacon, ,etc
2. My father always made cauliflower and meatballs with gravy over pasta
3. Use a ricer to make Cauliflower Fried Rice- tons of recipes online
4. I love cauliflower with Keema on top!

After you've made your cauliflower however you like, sprinkle some white Truffle finishing salt on it. Cauliflower and truffle are flavor pals and using the finishing salt is so much tastier, it's got no fat since it's not oil and you don't need much at all to add a TON of flavor.

mamainthekitchen

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

KellieTru wrote: »

I love cauliflower but in my market it's been selling for $6.99 a head. I know I can buy frozen but I really prefer the raw so I need to wait till it goes down in price.

HOLY MOLY!! $6.99 a head?!?!? Wow! And here I was blown away by $3.99.

Ya same here $6.99/head! If I saw 3.99 I'd make every recipe on this thread!! Really liking the buffalo idea! Book marking this thread! Thanks for the delicious ideas!

muffinzmom

I like to boil cauliflower and pasta together then drain and serve with laughing cow cheese and parmesan..