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cauliflower virgin

tehboxingkitteh
tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
edited February 3 in Food and Nutrition
Like the title says, I've never eaten cauliflower. But my curiosity is getting the best of me.

Where should I begin? Steam it? Mash it? Make a pizza? If you were trying to sell cauliflower to someone, how would you recommend it be prepared?

Thanks!

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  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Don't sub it for everything under the sun......like pizza crust and french fries....and baked potato.... and mashed potato...etc.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    Steamed or raw and dipped in ranch.
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    Smother it in nutella. It's just like bacon.

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  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    I think raw it tastes kinds funky and smells like feet but totally tolerable. I love using it as pizza crust. Super easy and once you doctor it up it's pretty tastey.
  • lostdogg
    lostdogg Posts: 450 Member
    Smother it in nutella. It's just like bacon.

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    Bahahahahahaha
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    i love it raw. one of my favorite foods.
  • MrsC160
    MrsC160 Posts: 85 Member
    roasted - cut it up into medium size chunks.

    preheat oven to 425.

    Toss with olive oil, s & p or any other flavor season combo you like. I have even used McCormick marinade packets before.

    bake for about 15 minutes or until it's a tender as you like.
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    double post.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I wish I could help but I just find cauliflower is so icky no matter how it is prepared :sick:
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    Stay a virgin. It's not worth it.:laugh:
  • rdanger21
    rdanger21 Posts: 2 Member
    Vile Weed
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    Yuck, just can't do it at all! :sick:
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    drenched in cheese, oh yeah baby.
  • MermaidTX
    MermaidTX Posts: 352 Member
    Like the title says, I've never eaten cauliflower. But my curiosity is getting the best of me.

    Where should I begin? Steam it? Mash it? Make a pizza? If you were trying to sell cauliflower to someone, how would you recommend it be prepared?

    Thanks!

    Cauliflower Au Gratin topped w/ sliced jalapeño & crumbled bacon.. Yummm!
  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
    i now use it instead of rice with things like chilli and tikka , i only use the flower bit not the stalk steam it then chop it a little put on ya plate and put the tikka on top yummmm , the stalks i steam then mash with other veg to make veggi burgers so nothing wasted :bigsmile:
  • Kenholder
    Kenholder Posts: 2
    Try cauliflower amd mashed potatoes mashed together. This tasts very good but also lowers the carbs and calories of just mashed potatoes.
  • Goalsat47
    Goalsat47 Posts: 74 Member
    I love it steamed and just throw a little parmesan cheese on it. I often make it with Brocolli and then I dont need a carb.
  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
    Steamed until just tender. Served with some fresh ground black pepper.
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    I don't do mock food, but I do like my cauliflower boiled and salted.
    Sometimes I squeeze fresh lemons on it.
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I steam it and drizzle it with cider vinegar. Or roast it with bacon crumbles and garlic
  • catio23
    catio23 Posts: 38 Member
    Raw dipped in ranch. Or steamed (but not mushy!) with salt and a little butter spray.

    I don't like mashed cauliflower as a total sub for mashed potatoes, but I do like a 50/50 blend.
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