How to Buy Cauliflower
When shopping for cauliflower, you want to look for creamy white, compact clusters of florets and give cauliflower that is spotted or dull-colored a pass. You can buy cauliflower florets already prepared and in sealed bags. While this can help with prep time, they can spoil a bit quicker than a whole head of cauliflower, so eat/cook those soon after buying.
How to Cut Cauliflower
First up, pull off any green leaves. Then, flip the cauliflower so the stem is facing up towards you. Find a knife and cut around the core of the cauliflower. As you cut around the core, you’ll find that bunches of florets come away and fall down onto the cutting board. Now, all you need to do is make the florets similar in size. The size you want depends entirely on you and how you plan to eat/cook it. To break the florets apart, either pull apart with your fingers or cut through the stems of florets with the knife to make them the size you want.
Ways to Cook Cauliflower
So many ideas!
Can I Eat the Stem of a Cauliflower?
Yes! Cauliflower stems (and leaves) are totally edible. Try adding them to stocks, soups or even grating and using for coleslaw or salads. To prepare, we usually peel the outer “skin” of the stem and discard since that can be a bit tough, but after that, everything is completely tasty!
