A person can never have too many cauliflower recipes at their disposal. There's been a massive surge in cauliflower recipes in the past few years, with chefs creating everything from breakfast cauliflower recipes to dessert cauliflower recipes, and just about everything in between.
Cauliflower is quite the actor, being able to turn itself into creamy sauces, pizza dough and a near dead ringer for rice. Its powers of transformation are pretty awesome.
In this Ultimate Guide to Cauliflower Recipes you'll find tons of recipes as well as information about how to buy and store cauliflower, why it's so healthy, why it turns brown and how to prevent that.
Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to find some fun facts about cauliflower!
Cauliflower Recipes
Breakfast Cauliflower Recipes Cauliflower Soup Recipes
Appetizer Cauliflower Recipes Cauliflower ‘Rice' Recipes
Side Dish Cauliflower Recipes Cauliflower Salad Recipes
Main Dish Cauliflower Recipes Bread Cauliflower Recipes
Dessert Cauliflower Recipes Whole Cauliflower Recipes
Drink Cauliflower Recipes
For more cauliflower inspiration follow my Cauliflower Recipes Pinterest Board
How to Buy and Store Cauliflower
When buying cauliflower look for white or pale beige heads that are free of any grey discolouration. The leaves should be tightly packed and not show any signs of yellowing.
Once you're home, make sure to put your cauliflower in the fridge right away. Warm temperatures will cause it to brown quickly. Store cauliflower in a perforated plastic bag (often the bag it came in) and make sure it is stem side down.
Why Does Cauliflower Turn Brown?
It's frustrating, to say the least, when you bring home a big, beautiful, white head of cauliflower only to find little brown spots appearing all over it the next day. Frustrating? Yes. Dangerous? No.
The brown spots are places where the cauliflower has started to oxidize. These brown spots are safe to eat, but most people (including me!) like to remove them first. The easiest way to do this is by using a Microplane to shave off the colour.
Note: if the area under the brown spot is soft and mushy that should be cut away. If you see black spots, it's time to toss the cauliflower.
Cauliflower Season
Cauliflower can be grown year round, but it is best during the winter and spring. Have you ever had a bitter cauliflower? It was likely grown in the summer. Heat and sunshine bring out bitter flavours in cauliflower, whereas the chilly weather turns cauliflower sweeter.
If you're thinking of planting a few in your garden this year, make sure you have lots of room. Each head will take up at least 3ft of space!
Health
Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, just 1 cup of cauliflower contains nearly the same amount of vitamin C as an orange, which is half the recommended daily intake for women. It is also full of vitamin K (a strong anti-inflammatory), folate and B6.
Cauliflower is also very low in calories; there're only 25 calories in 1 full cup!
Studies have shown that glucosinolates, the compound in cauliflower that makes it smell of sulphur, may help prevent cancer. While it is not fully understood, one theory is that glucosinolates promote detoxification and help your body to remove carcinogens.
- Cauliflower Hashbrowns :: Deb's Pots
- Cauliflower Frittata with Pumpkin Seeds and Chimichurri :: Whole Nourishment
- Cauliflower and Bacon Hash :: Paleo Leap
- Cauliflower Scramble :: Vegan Yack Attack
- Breakfast Pizza with Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust :: Cooking Stoned
- Cauliflower Pancakes :: Healthy Recipes
- Buffalo Cauliflower Baked Eggs :: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Cauliflower Hash :: An Edible Mosaic
- Cauliflower Breakfast Muffin :: Easy Health Living
- Cauliflower and Spinach Breakfast Bread :: Going Cavewoman
- No Oats Cauliflower ‘Oatmeal' :: Healthy Living How To
- Low Carb Breakfast Skillet :: Iowa Girl Eats
- Breakfast Cauliflower Waffles :: Ruled.Me
- Caramelized Cauliflower Frittata :: Amateur Gourmet
- Chocolate Cauliflower Shake :: The Green Forks
- Creamy Cauliflower Piña Colada :: Green Blender
- Apple, Cucumber and Cauliflower Smoothie :: NutriBullet Recipes
- Cherry and Cauliflower Smoothie :: Anoyonita Nibbles
- Orange Creamsicle Smoothie with Cauliflower and Asparagus :: Sparkle Sweat and Juice
- Spicy Carrot Juice with Beets and Cauliflower Recipes :: Nosh and Nourish
- Vegan Chocolate Cauliflower Buttercream Frosting :: 84th & 3rd
- Cauliflower and Chocolate Ice Lollies with Pistachio Dust :: Veggie Desserts
- Low Carb Rice Pudding with Probiotics :: Low Carb Diet
- Paleo Chocolate Pizza with a Cocoa Cauliflower Crust :: Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind
- Cauliflower Chocolate Cake :: Chocolate Covered Katie
- Cauliflower Brownies :: Eat Clean Make Changes
- Cauliflower Banana Bunt Cake with Cinnamon Icing :: Veggie Desserts
- Cinnamon Cauliflower Coffee Cake :: 84th & 3rd
- Gooey Brownies with Cauliflower Recipes :: Guess Who's Cooking
- Apple Spice and Cauliflower Cupcakes :: Make The Best of Everything
- Cauliflower and Almond Churros :: Veggie Desserts
- Savoury Fennel Cauliflower Cookies :: Healthy Helper Blog
- Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo :: The Endless Meal
- Skinny Chili Cheese Cauliflower Dip :: The Endless Meal
- Parmesan Cauliflower Bites :: Damn Delicious
- Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower ‘Wings' :: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bread Sticks :: Jo Cooks
- Cauliflower, Aged Cheddar and Mustard Fritters :: Gourmet Traveller
- Cauliflower Manchurian :: Flavor Quotient
- Skinny Bang Bang Cauliflower :: Kirbie's Cravings
- Beer Battered Cauliflower :: Mary's Test Kitchen
- Cauliflower Fritters with Lemon :: Gourmet Traveller
- Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Hummus :: The Simple Kitchen
- Baked Mango Sriracha Cauliflower ‘Wings' :: Vegan Richa
- Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower ‘Wings' :: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Crispy Italian Cauliflower Poppers with Marinara :: Apples and Sparkle
- Cauliflower and Caviar Spoons :: Leites Culinaria
- Sriracha Cauliflower Bites with Peanut Dipping Sauce :: Kim's Healthy Eats
- Lemon Herb Cauliflower Bean Dip :: Edible Perspective
- Cauliflower Fried Rice :: The Endless Meal
- Fruity Cauliflower Rice :: Strength and Sunshine
- Masala Cauli-Fried Rice :: Urban Poser
- Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups with Sriracha Peanut Sauce :: Veggie and The Beast
- Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh Salad :: Hello Natural
- Gluten Free Cauliflower Rice with Roasted Chestnuts :: JJ Begonia
- Vietnamese Cauli-Fried Rice with Nước Chấm :: by Urban Poser
- Cauliflower and Roasted Garbanzo “Rice & Peas” :: The First Mess
- Jewelled Cauliflower Rice :: Anja's Food
- Spicy Cauliflower Rice, Cinnamon Paprika Sweet Potatoes & Avocado Mash :: Blissful Basil
- Ham and Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice :: Closet Cooking
- Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad with Peanut Sauce :: The Awesome Green
- Kimchi Fried Cauliflower Rice :: In Sonnets's Kitchen
- Crispy Peanut Tofu and Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry :: Minimalist Baker
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice :: House of Yum
- Almond Coconut Cauliflower Rice :: The Healthy Foodie
- Cauliflower Polenta with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts :: The Endless Meal
- Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks :: The Endless Meal
- Cauliflower Crust Quiche Lorraine :: The Iron You
- Chorizo and Green Chili Mac and Cheese :: I Breath I'm Hungry
- Curry Masala Cauliflower Tacos :: Chef de Home
- Cauliflower Nachos with Harissa Cheddar Sauce :: Busy in Brooklyn
- Crock Pot Cauliflower and Cheese :: Spicy Southern Kitchen
- Cauliflower Noodle Lasagna :: The Iron You
- Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower Pizza with Chipotle Blue Cheese Avocado Drizzle :: Half Baked Harvest
- Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Lime Slaw :: The Veg Life
- Indian Potato Cauliflower Curry :: Flavor Quotient
- Loaded Mashed Cauliflower with BBQ Pork and Bacon :: Slim Sanity
- Tantalizing Cauliflower Korma :: My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
- Raw Cauliflower Cabbage Bowls :: Green Évi
- Quick Cauliflower Risotto with Asparagus + Cilantro Basil Hemp Seeds Pesto :: Half Baked Harvest
- Cauliflower Gratin with Tomatoes :: In Fine Balance
- Crispy Honey Lemon Cauliflower on Chili and Garlic Stir Fried Zoodles :: Closet Cooking
- Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Mac and Cheese :: Jelly Toast
- Shrimp and ‘Grits' – Paleo Style :: Paleo Grubs
- Kung Pao Cauliflower :: Eat Good 4 Life
- Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks :: The Endless Meal
- Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice :: Emeril Lagasse
- Grilled Cauliflower with Eggplant Jam and Tahini Sauce :: Wholesome Cook
- Mustard Roasted Cauliflower with Thyme :: The Clever Carrot
- Grilled Tahini Cauliflower :: Sabor-Ina
- Roasted Orange Cauliflower Recipes with Oat Berries and Coconut Lime Dressing :: Petit World Citizen
- Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts, Raisins and a Caper Vinaigrette :: J. Kenji López-Alt
- Honey Roasted Cauliflower :: Super Yummy Yo
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower :: Rasa Masala
- Ester Restaurant Cauliflower with Almond Sauce :: Recipe Tin Eats
- Cauliflower Steaks with Herbed Salsa Verde :: Petit World Citizen
- Thyme Roasted Cauliflower with Horseradish Sauce :: My Bottomless exBoyfriend
- Charred Cauliflower with Chermoula :: Wild Greens and Sardines
- Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Meyer Lemon Relish :: Brooklyn Supper
- Cauliflower ‘Couscous' with Beetroot :: Simone's Kitchen
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame and Ginger :: The Endless Meal
- Mustard Parmesan Whole Roasted Cauliflower :: The Food Network
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Pomegranate and Skhug :: Gratitude and Greens
- Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut :: Green Évi
- Whole Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower Recipes with Za'atar Yogurt Sauce :: A Calculated Whisk
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipes in a Spicy Mexican Sauce :: Lavender and Lovage
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Chipotle Adobo Yogurt Dipping Sauce :: Cait's Plate
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Lemony Toasted Breadcrumbs :: My Modern Cookery
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Hazelnuts, Orange and Saffron :: Yummy Beet
- Whole Spice Roasted Cauliflower Recipe :: Sugar Et Al.
- Whole Cauliflower with Turmeric Sauce :: Angie's Recipes
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Olive Oil and Capers :: Epicurious
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Goat Cheese :: Bon Appétit
- Gobi Musallam – Whole Cauliflower with Creamy Makhani Gravy :: Vegan Richa
- Curried Cauliflower Soup :: Cookie + Kate
- Crawfish and Cauliflower Soup :: A Spicy Southern Kitchen
- Cauliflower and Roast Onion Soup with Anchovy Toasts :: Great British Chefs
- Cauliflower Chowder :: Damn Delicious
- Indian Spiced Cauliflower Soup with Spiced Granola :: Petit World Citizen
- Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Parmesan, Toasted Almonds and Golden Raisins :: Domesticate Me
- Cauliflower + Hazelnut Soup with Fried Sage :: What's Cooking Good Looking
- Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup with Caramelized Onions :: Brooklyn Supper
- Roasted Cauliflower and Truffle Soup :: Simply Delicious
- Gluten Free Quinoa and Cauliflower Chowder :: Foodie Crush
- Curried cauliflower and Cheese Soup :: Vikalinka
- Creamy Spiced Cauliflower Soup :: Produce on Parade
- Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup : Melissa Clark
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Curry :: Ricardo Cuisine
- Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Wild Sautéed Mushrooms :: BBC Good Food
- Cauliflower Soup Recipes with Mushrooms and Croutons :: Alice Story
- Teriyaki Romanesco Beet Bowl :: by Produce on Parade
- Roasted Cauliflower, Golden Raisin and Candied Almond Salad with Harissa Dressing :: A Cozy Kitchen
- Honey Sriracha Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onions and Avocado Yogurt Dressing :: Shared Appetite
- Cauliflower Salad with Parsley Avocado Dressing :: XO Amys
- Cauliflower Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds :: Spoonful of Flavour
- Caramelized Cauliflower Salad Recipes with Chickpeas, Baby Kale, Lemon and Toasted Buckwheat :: Delicious Everyday
- Chargrilled Romanesque Cauliflower Salad :: Great British Chefs
- Roasted Cauliflower Recipes with Tahini Cilantro Vinaigrette :: Blissful Basil
- Cauliflower Salad with Red Cabbage, Feta and Lemon Rosemary Dressing :: So Hungry I Could Blog
- Sicilian Cauliflower Salad :: Petit World Citizen
- Raw Cauliflower Salad with Horseradish, Dill and Yogurt Dressing :: Dagmar's Kitchen
- Cauliflower Tortillas :: Slim Palate
- Super Crispy Roasted Cauliflower and Zucchini Pizza Crust :: Practi Ganic
- Cauliflower Crust Grilled Cheese Sandwich :: The Iron You
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust :: Tasty Kitchen
- Cauliflower Wraps :: Empowered Sustenance
- Everything ‘Bagel' Cauliflower Rolls :: Lexi's Clean Kitchen
- Brown Butter Buffalo Cauliflower Sloppy Joes :: Veggie and The Beast
- The Best Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust :: Gimme Delicous
- Cauliflower Protein Bread :: Chocolate Chilli Mango
- Jalapeño and Cheddar Cauliflower Muffins :: I Breath I'm Hungry
Fun Facts
- The name ‘cauliflower' means ‘cabbage flower'. The part we eat is really just an underdeveloped flower.
- China produces more cauliflower than anywhere else in the world.
- Cauliflower was originally grown in Asia, around the Mediterranean Sea in the 1500s. It wasn't until the 1900s that it was finally brought to North America.
Sources:
- http://www.livestrong.com/article/410151-the-health-benefits-of-cauliflower/
- http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=13
- http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2390/2
- http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-cauliflower-broccoli-4162.html
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Speaking of an ode to cauliflower…you already wrote one! Wonderful!!
Ha ha I guess I kind of have! Well if you ever write an official one I’ll still definitely buy it! 🙂
Thanks for including my gooey cauliflower brownie recipe in your roundup! I have a few more cauliflower recipes on my blog, but I think you picked the best one! Can’t wait to try some of these other recipes on the list. Thanks again!
You’re so welcome! I just love how creative your recipe is. So awesome!
I love cauliflower, especially roasted mmm. There are so many delicious recipes there I don’t know where to start!
Roasted cauliflower is my fav too!
I love how versatile cauliflower is – what a great round-up! Thank you so much for including my hash!
I’m always amazed at how many things can be make with cauliflower too! You’re hash sounds so good!!
What a great guide! Thanks for including Healthy Recipes.
Thank you so much, Vered! I thought your cauliflower pancakes were such a great idea!
Wow! This really is the ULTIMATE guide! Such a great resource! And thanks for including me in this amazing roundup!
Thanks, Chris! I loved your recipe as soon as I read Honey + Sriracha. 🙂
WOW!!! This is such an amazing post. Pinned and bookmarked!! This is going to be a lifesaver over winter.
You just put the biggest smile on my face, Lucy! Thank you so much!!
Love this round-up! I’ve never seen so many recipes for cauliflower in one place. Thanks for including my recipe!
Thanks, Ashley! I love love love your cauliflower salad recipe!
Thank you so much for featuring my recipe!!
You’re so welcome! I thought it was awesome that you turned my favourite veggie into a cookie!!
Thanks for sharing my cauliflower recipe! Excited to make all the other ones… they all look so good! Happy Saturday!
You’re so welcome! You’re whole roasted cauliflower looks incredible!
This is a great article about cauliflower! And a great compilation too! Thanks a bunch for this article and for giving my blog a place here! 🙂
Thank you, Priyanka! Both of your cauliflower recipes look divine!
WOW, I have never seen such a comprehensive list of cauliflower recipes! Thanks for including me in your round up!!
No problem at all! That cauliflower recipe of yours with the almond sauce has been on constant rotation around here since I first made it. 🙂
Just wanted to drop by and say a quick ‘thank you’ for including my Cauliflower Tacos in your round up! 🙂
You are so welcome! They look amazing!!
You’re killing it with these veggie round-ups! Again, thank you for including my “rice” recipe and for putting together such a yummy perfect post! XOXOXOXO
It’s kind of ridiculous how much I enjoy veggies. I think I have a problem lol! You’re rice recipe looks so delicious! 🙂