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Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil cooking spray
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• water
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Soak cauliflower florets in a large bowl of lightly salted water for 20 minutes. Drain well, then pat dry. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
3. 3 Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet; spray evenly with cooking spray.
4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
5. 5 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in roasted cauliflower and garlic. Pour in water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
6. 6 Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

By estkay

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• chicken soup base
• chickpea
• curry powder
• coconut milk
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
2. 2 Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
3. 3 Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
4. 4 Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• salt
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• nutmeg
• milk
• cheddar cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut cauliflower heads into florets.
2. 2 Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water, salt the water lightly and bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 of the cauliflower florets to the boiling water; boil until tender. Drain well.
3. 3 Melt butter in a 4 quart soup pot over a medium-low heat. Saute the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is tender. Pour in the vegetable stock and unboiled cauliflower florets. Mix in nutmeg and bring the mixture to a boil; boil until cauliflower is tender. Remove pot from heat to cool.
4. 4 Use an electric blender to blend the soup-onion-cauliflower mixture until smooth (blend the mixture 2 cups at a time). Place the blended soup back in the 4 quart soup pot and heat over a medium-low heat. Pour milk into the pot and stir well. When the mixture is simmering, mix in the cooked florets and 1 1/2 cup of cheese. Stir until cheese melts and the soup has thickened. Serve hot, season with sprinkles of cheese and black pepper to taste. .

By Maryanne

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• potato
• carrot
• onion flake
• water
• chicken bouillon
• cream of chicken soup
• milk
• cream cheese
• bacon bits
• parsley
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, and onion flakes in a pot. Add enough water to cover, then stir in bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Transfer vegetable mixture and about 1 cup cooking liquid to a slow cooker. Stir in condensed soup, milk, cream cheese, and bacon bits. Cook on Low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. 3 Stir parsley into soup and continue cooking until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
4. 4 Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese.

By AMYL22

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• shallot
• garlic
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• water
• thyme
• bay leaf
• heavy cream
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss cauliflower, shallots, garlic, and oil in a large bowl; spread in a single layer in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until golden and tender, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer cauliflower to a large pot. Add broth, water, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
5. 5 Purée soup using an immersion blender (or use a regular blender). Stir in cream; season with salt and black pepper. Heat before serving until warmed through; do not boil.

By TOZENUF

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• garlic
• chicken broth
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• asparagus
• nasturtium petal
• asparagus tip

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir chicken broth, cauliflower, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into garlic. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir 2 pounds asparagus into cauliflower mixture and increase heat to high. Cook until asparagus is tender but still bright green, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. 3 Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth; season with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with flower petals and diced asparagus tips.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• garlic
• green bell pepper
• onion powder
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken stock
• cheddar cheese
• half and half
• turkey bacon
• mustard
• hot pepper sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add olive oil, and select the Sauté function. Add onion and garlic; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add cauliflower, bell pepper, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken stock, then close and lock the lid.
2. 2 Select the Soup function; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
4. 4 Add Cheddar cheese, half-and-half, turkey bacon, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Reselect the Sauté function and cook until bubbly, about 5 minutes.

By Carla nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• carrot
• cabbage
• leek
• garlic
• tomato
• tomato paste
• water
• milk
• light cream
• butter
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrot, cabbage, cauliflower and leeks. Cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes until cabbage wilts. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, and continue to cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning. Stir in 2 cups of water, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Pour in the diced tomatoes and the remaining 2 cups of water, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Reserve 2 cups of the liquid, and puree the remaining soup in a blender or food processor. Return the blended mixture to the reserved liquid, and stir in milk and butter. Return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

By Danny Waters

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• potato
• carrot
• chicken broth
• milk
• salt
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• sherry
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add potatoes and carrots; cook and stir until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. 5 Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
6. 6 Return to the stove and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sherry over low heat. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
7. 7 Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

By Vivien

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• turkey bacon
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• chicken broth
• russet potato
• salt
• milk
• baby clam
• lemon zest
• black pepper
• celery leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving drippings in the saucepan.
2. 2 Add onion and celery to the saucepan; cook over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds more. Add chicken broth and potato; bring to a boil.
3. 3 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add cauliflower and salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Working in 2 batches, transfer cooked vegetable mixture to a blender. Add milk and blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes.
5. 5 Stir mixture back into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer to heat through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in clams and lemon zest.
6. 6 Sprinkle servings with pepper, bacon, and celery leaves.

By lkb

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• onion
• garlic
• carrot
• broccoli
• celery
• tomato
• chicken broth
• spinach
• hot pepper sauce
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the chicken and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned; set aside.
2. 2 To the same saucepan add the onion, garlic and carrots and saute for about 3 to 5 minutes. Then add the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, tomatoes, chicken broth and reserved chicken.
3. 3 Stir together well, bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

By Stephanie

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• onion
• butter
• sugar
• garlic
• ginger
• turmeric
• saffron
• cayenne pepper
• chicken broth
• half-and-half
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• sea scallop

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
2. 2 Add cauliflower, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
4. 4 Add ginger, turmeric, saffron and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
5. 5 Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
7. 7 Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• salt
• russet potato
• chicken broth
• water
• cayenne pepper
• heavy cream
• bacon
• breadcrumb
• parmesan cheese
• flat-leaf parsley
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute. Stir in potato, cauliflower, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower is tender and potatoes are easily smashed against the side of the saucepan, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Purée soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Reduce heat to low; season with cayenne pepper and salt. Pour in cream and stir until warmed. Season soup with more salt if needed.
3. 3 Cook and stir bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving grease in the skillet.
4. 4 Toss bread crumbs in bacon grease in the skillet and cook over low heat until toasted and crisp. Stir in cheese and continue to cook until melted. Transfer to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in bacon, parsley, and lemon zest; toss to coat.
5. 5 Serve soup garnished with bacon gremolata over the top.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• water
• lime
• cilantro
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Grate cauliflower florets or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
2. 2 Place grated cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe covered dish.
3. 3 Microwave cauliflower on high until tender, about 7 minutes.
4. 4 Stir lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and butter into cauliflower until well blended.

By abussone

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• carrot
• plum tomato
• onion
• cilantro
• lime
• salt
• avocado

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer; bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and steam for 7 minutes. Cool, then finely chop.
2. 2 Place cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a large serving bowl. Pour lime juice on top; season with salt.
3. 3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Garnish servings with avocado slices.

By Lourdes Gutierrez

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• garlic
• herb seasoning
• salt
• black pepper
• red onion
• red bell pepper
• black olive
• balsamic vinegar
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 20 to 30 seconds. Watch carefully, and remove from the microwave when the oil bubbles. Set aside.
3. 3 Combine cauliflower florets, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large bowl. Pour in the olive oil mixture and stir until all the vegetables are coated. Spread out vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables reach the desired doneness, 20 to 25 minutes. Broil if you like additional color, carefully watching that the vegetables do not burn, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. 5 Sprinkle sliced olives over the vegetables and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• lime juice
• chili powder
• cumin
• salt
• garlic powder
• chickpea
• sour cream
• cilantro
• lime juice
• sriracha
• salt
• corn tortilla

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add chickpeas and cauliflower and stir until evenly coated.
3. 3 Stir together sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and Sriracha in a bowl until evenly combined. Season with salt to taste.
4. 4 Place cauliflower mixture in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes, stir, and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir once more and cook until desired crispness, about 5 more minutes.
5. 5 Spoon cauliflower mixture into corn tortillas and top with sauce.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• water
• olive oil
• black bean
• corn
• onion
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• cajun seasoning
• paprika
• cumin
• whole wheat tortilla
• taco sauce
• flaxseed meal
• nutritional yeast
• tomato
• dark leafy green

Instructions

1. 1 Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Cook in the microwave on high power to desired tenderness, about 2 minutes.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add beans, corn, and onion. Cook and stir to desired tenderness, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cumin. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Stir taco sauce, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, and tomato into the pot with the bean mixture. Fill tortilla with filling and add cooked cauliflower. Top with leafy greens.

By Julie Weigand

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• lime juice
• red pepper
• baby corn
• button mushroom
• black soybean
• bay leaf
• black pepper
• cumin
• seasoned salt
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• garlic
• sweet onion
• celery
• chicken breast
• chicken broth
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, broth, chicken, 1/2 of the cauliflower, 1/2 of the celery, onion, garlic, cayenne, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaves in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
3. 3 Remove stock from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Add shredded chicken, soybeans, mushrooms, baby corn, red peppers, and lime juice to the pot and stir to combine. Return to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• cooking spray
• ground beef
• chili powder
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• cumin
• coriander
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• heavy cream
• olive oil
• onion
• tomato paste
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed. Cook until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Whisk eggs and cream together in a bowl; add to beef mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; pat down evenly.
4. 4 Wipe skillet clean; add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon each chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cauliflower rice; continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese; transfer to top beef mixture, smoothing with a spatula to flatten top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup Cheddar over top; continue baking until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes more. Remove from oven; cool about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

By Brenda Venable

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• guacamole
• preservative
• sugar
• tomato salsa
• lime zest
• ghee
• water
• olive oil
• onion
• green bell pepper
• red pepper
• chicken breast
• black pepper
• salt
• paprika
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• coriander
• cumin
• chipotle chile
• lime
• olive oil
• orange juice
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1/8 cup chopped cilantro, orange juice, 1/8 cup olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, chipotle chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Gently squeeze the bag several times to combine the ingredients.
2. 2 Cut chicken into 1-inch slices, cutting across the chicken breast, and add to the marinade. Carefully squeeze out most of the air, seal the bag, and move chicken pieces around in the marinade to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Combine red bell pepper slices, green bell pepper slices, and onion pieces in a large bowl. Add remaining 1/8 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all the vegetable pieces are coated in oil and seasonings.
5. 5 Line a 12 x 18-inch sheet pan with foil or parchment paper and spread chicken slices and vegetables out on the pan in a single layer.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is done and the vegetables are lightly charred, about 25 minutes.
7. 7 Near the end of the baking time, prepare the cauliflower rice. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until cauliflower is softened, about 5 minutes. Drain cauliflower rice and place in a serving bowl. Stir in melted ghee, reserved 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8 Assemble bowls by making a layer of cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, and a layer of fajita chicken and vegetables. Top with tomato salsa and guacamole.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower

Instructions

1. 1 Pour 1 cup water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and set a trivet inside. Place a steamer basket on top of the trivet and place cauliflower inside.
2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 2 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
4. 4 Use a food processor to pulse cauliflower into rice-sized pieces. Place riced cauliflower in a colander and press to remove excess water.
5. 5 Scoop individual servings of cauliflower rice into freezer-safe zip-top bags and freeze.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• olive oil
• taco seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss cauliflower with olive oil and taco seasoning in a bowl until well combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
3. 3 Air-fry cauliflower for 7 minutes. If you like your cauliflower extra crispy, air-fry for an additional 7 to 8 minutes. If your florets are small, keep an eye on them, otherwise they may burn.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• alfredo sauce
• panko bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine cauliflower and Alfredo sauce in a 9-inch square baking dish; top with bread crumbs.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Sue Cantrell

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• cream cheese
• garlic
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes; drain. Pat cauliflower dry with paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
2. 2 Blend cauliflower, cream cheese, garlic, and seasoned salt in a food processor until mostly smooth.

By catiebrooke

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• cream of chicken soup
• mayonnaise
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
2. 2 Cook and stir cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a skillet over medium-high heat until heated through, about 10 minutes. Place cauliflower on a large plate and pour sauce over before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• mayonnaise
• dijon mustard
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place cauliflower florets in a large glass bowl or casserole dish, and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic with a knife. Cook in the microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
2. 2 In a cup or small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Spread over the top of the cauliflower. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Return to the microwave, and cook just until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

By gail

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• goat cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place cauliflower florets into a large microwave-safe bowl with enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl.
2. 2 Cover the bowl loosely with waxed paper or a paper towel. Steam in the microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
3. 3 Place drained cauliflower into a food processor with goat cheese; purée until completely smooth. Season with black pepper.

By serSanFran

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• mayonnaise
• plain greek yogurt
• curry powder

Instructions

1. 1 Core cauliflower, leaving enough core that it remains whole.
2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and curry powder in a bowl.
3. 3 Spread curry mixture over cauliflower head to cover; place in deep microwave-safe bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
4. 4 Cook on High in microwave until cauliflower is tender, 9 to 15 minutes; let stand covered for 2 minutes.
5. 5 Cut in quarters and serve.

By Griz

Ingredients

• ✓ cauliflower
• butter
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place cauliflower in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Return drained cauliflower to the pot. Add butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and the consistency is similar to mashed potatoes.

By Erika Cormier