Roasted, raw, stewed, charred—take almost any cooking technique and apply it to cauliflower, and it’ll likely result in something delicious. From paprika-spiced Hungarian soup to Middle Eastern rice, these are our 19 favorite cauliflower dishes that prove the versatility of the hearty cold-weather vegetable.
Pappardelle with Cauliflower and Mustard Brown Butter
Pasta with Cauliflower in a Spicy Pink Sauce
Cauliflower, Cabbage, and Carrot Achaar (Malaysian-Style Pickle)
Lamb and Cauliflower Stew with Harissa
Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Poached Egg
Charred Cauliflower and Shishito Peppers with Picada Sauce
Upside-Down Rice with Cauliflower, Eggplant, and Lamb (Maqloubeh)
Gemelli with Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower
Paprika-Spiced Cauliflower Soup (Karfiolleves)
Crispy Calamari with Pesto Mayonnaise