Description: Cauliflower usually looks like broccoli, but instead of green, it’s white. The head of the cauliflower is made up of very densely packed flower buds. You know it’s fresh by if the head looks full and while the curds of the head are still smooth. Select heads that are firm and tightly packed, with a white head.. cream or yellowing heads indicates age and they are not as fresh. Where it’s grown and where to purchase: Cauliflower is a cool season crop, which means its mostly grown in a cool place with a moist atmosphere.
Cauliflower is extremely sensitive to unfavorable conditions, such as unusually hot weather, drought or too low temperature. In the DeKalb area, you can buy cauliflower at the farmers market, Hy-Vee, Schnucks, or even Yeager’s market. It’s very easy to find. Nutritional value and benefits: Cauliflower is very rich in vitamin C, so if you don’t like oranges.. eat cauliflower. Cauliflower is also part of the cancer prevention diet. It helps prevent bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.
But not just that, it helps with antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits, cardiovascular support, and also digestive support. Handling: To store cauliflower, leave it in its wrapping in the crisper section of your refrigerator and use within five to seven days. To cook cauliflower it’s very important to never boil it, it ruins all the nutrients and the texture. To get ready for cooking, Cut apart the larger pieces into more manageable ones.
Place the cauliflower in a large bowl of cold water and then swish it around. Recipes:mashed Cauliflower side dish Top of Form Ingredients * 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower * 1/4 cup butter * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) Directions 1. Place cauliflower in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return cauliflower to pot. 2. Stir butter, black pepper, salt, and garlic into cooked cauliflower. 3.
Mash cauliflower mixture with a potato masher or whisk until a smooth consistency similar to mashed potatoes. Cauliflower Fritters . . * 6 cups cauliflower florets * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour * 3 extra-large eggs * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 (. 7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix * 1/2 cup olive oil for frying, or as needed Directions 1. Process cauliflower in a food processor finely minced; transfer to a large bowl. 2. Stir flour, eggs, baking powder, and Italian dressing mix into cauliflower. 3. Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat.
4. Drop heaping tablespoons of cauliflower mixture into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole . . Ingredients * 1/2 cup uncooked white rice * 10 ounces broccoli florets * 10 ounces cauliflower florets * 1/2 cup butter * 1 onion, chopped * 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed * 1 (10. 75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup * 5 3/8 fluid ounces milk * 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers Directions 1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. Simmer broccoli and cauliflower florets in water for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3. In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion. Stir cauliflower, broccoli and rice into the saucepan. Once the vegetables and rice are coated, stir in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top. 4. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.