I don’t know what exciting plans you all have this weekend, but I have a date with this head of cauliflower. This photo doesn’t accurately show just how big this thing is, but it is the Thanksgiving turkey of cauliflowers. It arrived in my Farmhouse Delivery a few days ago and I’m determined to use up the whole thing…
What do you like to make with cauliflower? Leave me and idea below… I’ll pick my favorite and feature it here next week…
Here are some cauliflower favorites I’ve made before:
Roasted Cauliflower & Hazelnut Salad
Roasted Cauliflower with Rasins & Capers
Cauliflower Crust Pizzas, version 1 and version 2
Haven’t seen anyone suggest cauliflower steaks so I will! Slice the head into 1″ thick slabs and marinate for a couple of hours in whatever flavors you feel like, I like either ponzu sauce or barbeque, then grill until tender/crisp over charcoal. So delicious.
Cauliflower in all of its simple glory and in any recipe, just simply rocks! Great post!
Martha Rose Shulman at The New York Times ran some good cauliflower recipes on January 8: “Sicilian Cauliflower and Black Olive Gratin,” “Cauliflower and Tuna Salad,” and “Tunisian Style Baked Cauliflower Frittata.” Try these.
There’s also a recipe for Sicilian Pasta With Cauliflower in that article. I made it a couple days ago and it’s delicious!
I just bought another cauliflower so I can try making these buffalo cauliflower bites:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/spicy-buffalo-cauliflower-bites.html
Haven’t tried it but this one looks amazing!!
http://mynewroots.org/site/?s=indian+cauliflower
Well tonight we had these cauliflower sandwiches for supper. You almost don’t realize it’s cauliflower in there. It’s just real tasty!
http://kaleeats.blogspot.ca/2012/06/cauliflower-olive-tapenade-sandwich.html?m=0
Lucky you! I’d definitely crumb some of it with polenta http://www.figandcherry.com/recipes/snacks-starters/thats-the-way-the-cauli-crumbles/
I recently tried this recipe and loved it! And it’s so easy- roast cauliflower, get pomegranate aerils, and make a creamy harissa dressing. For a healthier twist I used yogurt instead of creme fraiche.
It was a hit at the potluck I brought it to!
http://fiveandspice.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/roasted-cauliflower-with-harissa-cream/
my husband and i are huge fans. i just sent you a sweet potato and fuji apple soup featuring roasted cauliflower and bacon recipe. it’s been a winter staple for us. hope you like it too!!
Well, growing up I only had it with Makloubeh, but just this past week I had a HUGE head of cauliflower and served it up with a mediterranean chicken meatloaf with roasted garlic hummus and roasted the cauliflower with lemon, garlic, herbs and garnished with parmesan. T’was a great meal! =)
I know the whole “mashed cauliflower” thing was big awhile back, but I was late to the game with it. Instead of just steaming cauliflower and topping with butter + salt a few weeks back, I decided to stick it in the food processor with herbs, butter, garlic, and milk. My husband and I both loved it! I was kind of shocked. I don’t pretend they’re potatoes, because they’re definitely not, but it’s still really delicious. There are so many fun versions you could make…curry spice…smoked paprika…etc. It’s definitely not fancy, but really tasty!
I got an enormous one this week, too! I love to make MOCK SHRIMP COCKTAIL with cauliflower. Even my non-veg friends gobble it up!
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/02/poor-man-shrimp-cocktail
The recipe calls for 2 heads, but these caulis are so big I think one will do.
so unique and different, I would have never thought of this. Intrigued 🙂
1. Cauliflower, thyme and green tea cream soup: http://bit.ly/qgbQ7u
2. Raw tabuleh: http://bit.ly/Mq5Kd7
3. Black pepper garlic tempeh with cauliflower: http://bit.ly/TNvMLj
i LOVE cauliflower. LOVE LOVE LOVE… I usually have roasted cauliflower with onions and capers cooked with lemon and thyme so yummy
Detox salad
http://withstyleandgraceblog.com/2011/11/29/post-thanksgiving-detox-shredded-vegetable-salad-recipe/
Well, I just recently made a cauliflower and leek soup with smoked pepper that was really amazing. 🙂 Or you could do roasted cauliflower tossed with pasta, wilted spinach, and super pungent olives and roasted red pepper!
you read my mind because I made that pasta day before I posted this post 🙂
When I have a lot of cauliflower I usually make Roasted Cauliflower soup or Cauliflower and Potato Curry. Can’t wait to see what you make of this!
If you like curry (which you clearly do) and making things from scratch (also evident) then this recipe from My New Roots for a tandoori spice mix, mixed with yogurt and smeared over a whole cauliflower (or half if you have other plans) and roasted in a super hot oven is wonderful.
http://mynewroots.blogspot.ca/2012/09/whole-roasted-tandoori-cauliflower-with_19.html
I love that post… it’s been on my to-make list for awhile…
I recently tried a Paula Wolfert recipe from The Food of Morocco. Cauliflower with olives and preserved lemons. It had the perfect balance of briny and tang. Delicious!
Mashed cauliflower (good substitute for potatoes), fritters…
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus:
Roast chopped fresh cauliflower in oven at 400 F for 40-45 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Let cool slightly. Puree in a food processor with 2 cloves of garlic, 1-2 T. tahini, salt and pepper, and fresh herbs (parsley, basil, oregano).
yum, and so easy!