What might be done with cauliflower greens and stem pieces?...

For example say you prepare cauliflower,
removing the greens and stem,
then halving the florets,
placing the halves in a pan,
covering with olive oil and
350 degrees until browning happens.

"Don Saklad" > wrote in message
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> What might be done with cauliflower greens and stem pieces?...

I can't recall any recipe for using the greens and stems. There might well
be one, but I have never seen one. My dog loves to gnaw the stems (he loves
veggies) and I compost the leaves.

Paula

Don Saklad > wrote in message >...
> What might be done with cauliflower greens and stem pieces?...
>
> For example say you prepare cauliflower,
> removing the greens and stem,
> then halving the florets,
> placing the halves in a pan,
> covering with olive oil and
> 350 degrees until browning happens.

grate the thick white stems and finely chop the green leaves, cover
with water in a small pan and bring to the boil to just soften. the
greens will make a nice garnish to your baked cauliflower.

"Don Saklad" > wrote in message
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> What might be done with cauliflower greens and stem pieces?...
>
> For example say you prepare cauliflower,
> removing the greens and stem,
> then halving the florets,
> placing the halves in a pan,
> covering with olive oil and
> 350 degrees until browning happens.


If the stems seem very thick and tough, peel them. Cut them up into pieces.
Boil them briefly, adding the leaves for the last minute or two. Drain, and
while still warm, dress with vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper--a very
nice simple Italian type of salad.

-Scott

Don Saklad wrote:
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> What might be done with cauliflower greens and stem pieces?...

When cauliflower has the small tender leaves still curled around
the florets, I leave them in place and eat them. The stiff
leaves that are left in the package are too tough, but they
might turn to mush in a slow cooker to flavor a stew. I just
toss the stiff leaves.

I eat the stems of broccoli by slicing them very thing to
overcome their toughness, then I cook them the way I cook the
rest of the broccoli. It should work with cauliflower, too.

Doug Freyburger wrote:

> Don Saklad wrote:
> > What might be done with cauliflower greens and stem pieces?...
> When cauliflower has the small tender leaves still curled around
> the florets, I leave them in place and eat them. The stiff
> leaves that are left in the package are too tough, but they
> might turn to mush in a slow cooker to flavor a stew. I just
> toss the stiff leaves.
> I eat the stems of broccoli by slicing them very thing to
> overcome their toughness, then I cook them the way I cook the
> rest of the broccoli. It should work with cauliflower, too.

Am making cauliflower pickles tonite. I was munching down on
the leftover stems when I got brilliant idear. Peeled the stems a
little & sliced thickly and into pickle stuff. I never knew
cauliflower was so nice.
Edrena