Winter has finally arrived in North Florida and my garden remains utterly confused. The garden pests feasted on young fresh winter greens with wild abandon, and procreated endlessly in the warmth of the sun. War was waged in the garden and we emerged in victory when Old Man winter made an official appearance, and got the garden show on the road.
My main victory this garden season was my cauliflower. Now, before you shake your head too much from left to right, hear me out. CAULIFLOWER ROCKS! It needs a little extra attention but its blank canvas explodes in flavor with minimal effort.
I am a big fan of roasting vegetables. All vegetables have natural sugars that when roasted come alive. Cauliflower is no exception and it is dressed to impress, when the roasting flavors are orange, hazelnut and saffron. The roasted cauliflower is returned to the oven, and steamed in coconut milk.
Next time you’re at the farmers market or your local grocery store toss a cauliflower head into your basket and get your Veg feast on!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
Sounds delicious, Velva! I need to get some coconut milk and cauliflower from the grocery store, garden is snow covered! Thanks for the recipe.
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I am a fan of cauliflower but my husband is not. However….I never tried roasting it. Maybe I will roast some for me and he may give it a nibble. Maybe he will like it that way. Hope so!I bought broccoli, kale, strawberries and butter lettuce but this weather has me worried!
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This looks really delicious!!!
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You are lucky to have cauliflower in your garden, as I just read that the California weather is creating a shortage, made worse by a variety of fad diets that use a lot of cauliflower. You are lucky in fact to have anything growing in your garden: most of the country is freezing! That does look like a delicious way to prepare cauliflower.Washington Post article: \”Cauliflower is so hot right now you may not be able to afford it\” –https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-once-ignored-cauliflower-is-now-as-popular-as-j-law–and-its-799-a-head/2016/01/15/5ef7e846-b867-11e5-99f3-184bc379b12d_story.htmlbest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
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I honestly don't now why people dislike cauliflower so much. When cooked well, it's fantastic! 🙂 This sounds marvelous. 🙂
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Awesome! It must be so nice having cauliflower right outside your door. It looks so delicious when roasted :)Sues
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Scrumptious! Great flavours.Cheers,Rosa
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I love it! Actually I just had some roasted cauliflowers and sweet potatoes for the dinner. Gotta try your coconut sauce.
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Velva I have all the ingredients in the house, guess what we will be having with some leftover turkey tomorrow 🙂 Yum yum. Hope all is well, Diane
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i happen to think that cauliflower just isn't worth eating unless it's roasted! coconut milk is a must-try addition!
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I've seen a lot of roasted cauliflower recipes lately and yours looks the best to me! The color is beautiful.
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This looks delicious!! 🙂
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Gorgeous dish. Love all these flavors.
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Boy, the color is fabulous! I love roasted cauliflower but need to branch out and season with something other than plain salt and pepper. Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!!!
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I agree, Velva: Cauliflower rocks! We love it so much, we just nosh on it raw! I love this recipe and the saffron must make it extraordinary! I envy that you have a winter garden that is producing; mine isn't even planted, so I'm anxious for spring to get my hands in the dirt! Happy gardening and 2016!
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I am obsessed with cauliflower! I love roasting it, steaming it, and blending it into an Alfredo like sauce. It's the best. But I would welcome your Florida \”winter\” here in Michigan 😉
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great post . thank you so much… we are waiting for new article thanks . love your blog so much..
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love this flavor combo!
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I bet this is super sweet and savory and crunch with the nuts and the roasting. I have not roasted a whole head of cauliflower before. This needs to get on my must try for 2016!
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You just gave me another idea to use cauliflower with. Personally, I love just roasting it with a little EVOO and teensy touch of salt. Although I'm working on another recipe using Cauliflower as well.
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Ever since I started roasting cauliflower, I've become a huge fan! It's the only way to serve it.
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I'm so glad I didn't miss this recipe Velva. I've been on such a cauliflower kick lately! A whole roasted cauliflower makes such a glorious presentation! I'll be saving this recipe for sure!Thank you so much for sharing, Velva…
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I think I might like this if I try it! Looks so yummy ♥summerdaisy.net
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I need to make some for Alexis. She loves roasted carrots and I know she'd love this as much or more.
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Wow!! This looks yummy 🙂
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Yum! I love cauliflower! I'll have to give this one a try : )
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