I’ve never been a trendspotter. I was the last of my friends in highschool to get a perm, was convinced texting would be a passing phase, and still haven’t downloaded a single song from itunes. Despite my poor track record on trends, listen up when I tell you this:
CAULIFLOWER IS THE NEW KALE
It’s not that I think kale is going the way of Crocs, but it is time for something new to take the spotlight in the produce aisle. And though as a kid we ate cauliflower exactly one way — steamed — it’s a vegetable that lends itself to major innovation. It also happens to be immensely good for you — a powerhouse of vitamin C, and a good source of vitamin K, several B vitamins, and fiber.
With all of that in mind,I reached out to some of my food-loving friends and gathered up these inspired ideas for getting busy in the kitchen with cauliflower. 
MAKE IT INTO NUGGETS
from Food, Pleasure & Health
ENJOY IT RAW!
Sliced Cauliflower Salad with Green Apple and Fennel
from Food Confidence
MASH IT!
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
from My Menu Pal
ROAST IT WHOLE!
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar, Pesto, and Tomatoes
by My Cape Cod Kitchen
TURN IT INTO PIZZA!
Cheesy Cauliflower Roasted Leek Pizza
from the Foodie Dietitian
MAKE STEAKS
Cauliflower Steaks with White Beans
from Meal Makeover Moms
CURRY IT!
Cauliflower and Chick Pea Curry
from Homemade Nutrition
DO DESSERT! (whattt!!!??)
Chocolate Almond Cauliflower Crust Dessert Pizza
by Abbey’s Kitchen
And if that isn’t enough, check out what the smart folks over at Pinch of Yum have done: They’ve based an entire ebook on their scrumptious Creamy Cauliflower Sauce.
Or how about cauliflower crust pizza deliciousness from Cooking Light.
Who knew?
How do you do cauliflower? Share!
