Cauliflower

Thanks to temperate growing areas and cauliflower's unfussy ways, this cruciferous vegetable is available year-round. It's natural season, however, is late summer through early winter, with its excellent storage abilities bringing it through the winter in many areas. When you're done crunching on it raw, try one of these delicious, easy recipes.

All About Cauliflower
Like its fellow cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cabbage, cauliflower is a cool weather crop perhaps best known for its oft-touted antioxidant properties. For local eaters, however, its cool weather ripening and superior storage abilities make it a fall and winter staple.

How to Steam Cauliflower
Steam cauliflower with the greatest of ease.

Baked Cauliflower Pakora
These Cauliflower Pakora are an easy, baked version of the Indian classic fritter.

Cauliflower Fritters
These Cauliflower Fritters are wonderfully easy and delicious.

Cauliflower Pasta
Cooking cauliflower with garlic, a bit of red pepper, olives, and capers makes for a savory, irresistible pasta dish.

Cauliflower Risotto
This Cauliflower Risotto has a crunchy garnish of browned garlic and pine nuts - yum!

Cauliflower With Mint
A few spoonfuls of mint chutney gives cauliflower a real kick.

Cauliflower With Pesto
Steamed cauliflower gets a kick with a few spoonfuls of pesto.

Cauliflower Gratin
A quick and easy side dish with tons of flavor.

Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Make a quick and warming cream of cauliflower soup using this easy, nutritious recipe.

Curried Cauliflower Soup
Make a quick and tasty curried cauliflower soup using this easy, nutritious recipe.

Cauliflower Soup
Make a quick and warming winter soup using this easy, nutritious recipe for Cauliflower Soup.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
A few spices and just a bit of sugar turn a head of cauliflower into a caramelized, spicy, golden treat.

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