cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
ˈkä-
ˈkä-
-lē-
often attributive
: a garden plant (Brassica oleracea botrytis) related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
also
: its flower cluster used as a vegetable
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There’s also Zahra—roasted cauliflower topped with tahini and roasted pine nuts—and of course, falafel.
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Arugula, kale and cauliflower have each had their star turn, but brussels sprouts, the modern menu darling that David Chang started pan roasting with bacon at Momofuku Noodle Bar in 2004, is perhaps the biggest gateway brassica of them all.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
All pizzas are now also available on a cauliflower crust, slightly thinner and crispier but with no loss of flavor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Use a food processor to turn cauliflower or broccoli into rice.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
This cauliflower and coconut version sings with fresh flavours, without detracting from everything that is welcoming and familiar in a bowl of warm curry deliciousness.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Jan. 2024
Dan also teases some recipes from his upcoming book like kimchi carbonara, a baked cauliflower mac and cheese, and spinach artichoke dip lasagna pinwheels.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Recipes are built around both Blais’ creative food style, with approachable recipes for zucchini fritters, eggplant and chickpea samosas, jerk cauliflower steaks and a blended mushroom burger.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Main dishes of rotisserie chicken, a vegan cauliflower dish, smoked beef short rib, and smoked pork tenderloin items are paired with a choice of sauce and vegetable or starch sides.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Arugula, kale and cauliflower have each had their star turn, but brussels sprouts, the modern menu darling that David Chang started pan roasting with bacon at Momofuku Noodle Bar in 2004, is perhaps the biggest gateway brassica of them all.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
All pizzas are now also available on a cauliflower crust, slightly thinner and crispier but with no loss of flavor.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Use a food processor to turn cauliflower or broccoli into rice.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
This cauliflower and coconut version sings with fresh flavours, without detracting from everything that is welcoming and familiar in a bowl of warm curry deliciousness.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Jan. 2024
Dan also teases some recipes from his upcoming book like kimchi carbonara, a baked cauliflower mac and cheese, and spinach artichoke dip lasagna pinwheels.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Recipes are built around both Blais’ creative food style, with approachable recipes for zucchini fritters, eggplant and chickpea samosas, jerk cauliflower steaks and a blended mushroom burger.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Main dishes of rotisserie chicken, a vegan cauliflower dish, smoked beef short rib, and smoked pork tenderloin items are paired with a choice of sauce and vegetable or starch sides.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
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cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: a garden plant closely related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
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