93 Ways to Use Cauliflower from Your Garden

by Erin Marissa Russell

Wondering how to prepare all the homegrown cauliflower your garden has produced this season? When you’re tired of your standby recipes and ready to move on to something different, it can be intimidating to pick through all the recipes that are out there. But good news—we’ve scoured the web to find the best and most creative recipes out there to help you use up all the cauliflower you grow in your garden.

Roast Cauliflower in the Oven for a Delectable Side Dish

Most veggies simply get better when they’re roasted in the oven, even with a simple treatment of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cauliflower is no exception. The recipes in this section will show you a few different ways to prepare roasted cauliflower that your family is sure to love. (Bonus: Roasted cauliflower is a super fast side dish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.)

Bon Appetit’s Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing

BudgetBytes’ Curry Roasted Cauliflower

Low Carb Maven’s Cauliflower Roasted with Bacon and Green Onions

Taste of Home’s Roasted Rosemary Cauliflower

The New York Times’ Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Brown Butter

Rian Handler’s Balsamic Glazed Roasted Cauliflower on Delish

Serve Cauliflower in a Comforting Bowl of Soup

The mild, nutty flavor of cauliflower makes it the perfect addition to all kinds of soups, whether it’s chopped into cubes or whirred in the blender into a creamy liquid. But there’s no reason to limit cauliflower to simple vegetable soup, as delicious as that can be. These recipes will inspire you with some unexpected ways to make soup out of your homegrown cauliflower.

A Couple Cooks’ Cauliflower Soup with Moroccan Spices

A Sweet Spoonful’s Thai Carrot, Coconut, and Cauliflower Soup

Cafe Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup Copycat Recipe on Fabulessly Frugal

Chef John’s Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Gremolata

Cookie and Kate’s Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Damn Delicious’ Slow Cooker Cauliflower Chowder

Food Faith Fitness’ Moroccan Cauliflower Soup wiht Carrots, Apples, and Pistachio

From a Chef’s Kitchen’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Gouda Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Puree

Moosewood’s North African Cauliflower Soup

Olive Magazine’s Cauliflower Soup with Cheese Straws

Olive Magazine’s Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Peas and Crayons’ Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Soup

Rian Handler’s Bacon Cauliflower Chowder on Delish

Taste’s Indian Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Taste of Home’s Coconut Curry Cauliflower Soup

Taste of Home’s Tuscan Cauliflower Soup

The Healthy Foodie’s Cream of Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

The Pioneer Woman’s Cauliflower Soup

Tori Avey’s Easy 3-Ingredient Cauliflower Soup

Get Inventive with Unexpected Cauliflower Textures and Flavors

Sure, you’ve had cauliflower florets and cubed cauliflower. But how about cauliflower steaks? Whole stuffed cauliflower? Shaved cauliflower or cauliflower rice? There’s a whole wide world of cauliflower flavors and textures out there to explore. These recipes will get you started with some out-of-the-box ideas.

Bon Appetit’s Shaved Cauliflower

Cookie and Kate’s Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

Eating European’s Whole Roasted Cauliflower Mediterranean Style

Epicurious’ Cauliflower Cake

Food Network’s Low Carb Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Food Network’s Whole Roasted Stuffed Cauliflower

Foodie Crush’s Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Half Baked Harvest’s Kung Pao Cauliflower

Lauren Miyashiro’s Cauliflower Grilled Cheese on Delish

Olive Magazine’s Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Southern Living’s Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash on My Recipes

Taste of Home’s Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

The Forked Spoon’s Oven Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Wholesome Yum’s Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Yup, It’s Vegan’s Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Include Cauliflower in Casseroles for Homey Meals

There’s nothing like a casserole pulled warm and bubbling from the oven. However, you may not have thought to include cauliflower in casseroles. The truth is, cauliflower works just as well as the familiar potato in these baked dishes. This section is full of cauliflower casserole recipes to get your creative juices flowing.

Bon Appetit’s Roasted Cauliflower and Ricotta Grandma Pie

Food Network’s Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Heather Christo’s Paleo Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Gratin on Food Network

Laura Rege’s Cauliflower Taco Bake on Delis h

Lena Abraham’s Pizza Cauliflower Bake on Delish

Moosewood’s Cauliflower Cheese Pie on When Harry Met Salad

Taste of Home’s Cauliflower Casserole

Taste of Home’s Cauliflower Dill Kugel

Feature Cauliflower in All Kinds of Salads

Sure, you’ve probably included cauliflower in a garden salad, but these recipes are different. The salad recipes featured here are inventive in some way, whether it’s an unusual spice blend or a unique preparation technique. You’re sure to find at least one you’d like to try.

BBC’s Spiced Whole Cauliflower and Warm Chickpea Salad

BBC’s Warm Cauliflower Salad

Bon Appetit’s Shaved Cauliflower Salad

Bon Appetit’s Whole Roasted Cauliflower Salad

BudgetBytes’ Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Inspired Taste’s Herby Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas

Liren Baker’s Tri Color Cauliflower Salad on Kitchen Confidante

Melissa d’Arabian’s Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad on Food Network

Pinch of Yum’s Spring Detox Cauliflower Salad

Taste of Home’s Bacon Cauliflower Salad

Taste of Home’s Faux Potato Salad

The New York Times’ Cauliflower Salad with Capers, Parsley, and Vinegar

Tori Avey’s Italian Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Make Cauliflower-Centric Main Courses

Most of us are used to serving cauliflower as a side, but it’s a natural as a main dish as well. Whether it’s paired with other flavors or starring in the spotlight, when cauliflower acts as a main course, it’s a perfect way to show off your homegrown produce. There are so many exciting ways to prepare it, too.

BBC’s Cauliflower, Egg, and Potato Curry

Betty Crocker’s Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner

Bon Appetit’s Cauliflower Bolognese

Delish’s Cauliflower Alla Vodka

Fit Foodie Finds’ Meal Prep Cilantro Lime Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Food Network’s Cauliflower Parmesan

FoodieCrush’s Penne Pasta with Cauliflower and Pancetta

Katie Lee’s Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce on Food Network

Lauren Miyashiro’s Cauliflower Calzones on Delish

Lauren Miyashiro’s Cauliflower Quesadillas on Delish

Lauren Miyashiro’s Chicken Fried Cauliflower on Delish

Not Without Salt’s Roasted Cauliflower Linguine with Ricotta and Dill

Olive Magazine’s Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco and Fried Eggs

Olive Magazine’s Spanish Cauli Rice with Chorizo and Shrimp

Pinch of Yum’s Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Crema

Rachael Ray’s Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole with Cauliflower on Food Network

Snacking in the Kitchen’s Roasted Cauliflower Steaks on AllRecipes

Top With Cinnamon’s Creamy Cauliflower, Mushroom, and Kale Pasta Bake

Wake Up Right with Cauliflower for Breakfast

You likely haven’t thought about serving cauliflower for breakfast. Be that as it may, this versatile veggie makes a perfect addition to the most important meal of the day. From quiche to waffles to cauliflower hash, these recipes will show you how to enjoy cauliflower first thing in the morning.

A Beautiful Mess’ Cauliflower Breakfast Hash

Applegate’s Curried Cauliflower Breakfast Bowl with Spicy Bacon

BBC’s Cauliflower Cheese and Bacon Quiche

Cabot Cheese’s Cauliflower Breakfast Skillet Casserole

Climbing Grier Mountain’s Turkish Cauliflower Breakfast Hash

Delish’s Cauliflower Benedict

Delish’s Cauliflower Breakfast Pizza

Juska’s Scrambled Cauliflower on AllRecipes

Lauren Miyashiro’s Cauliflower Breakfast Muffins on Delish

Lena Abraham’s Cauliflower Waffles on Delish

Love and Zest’s Low-Carb Cauliflower Breakfast Skillet Casserole

Paleo Running Momma’s Breakfast Fried Cauliflower Rice

This Beautiful Day’s Roasted Cauliflower Breakfast Bowl

We hope the recipes we’ve collected here have given you a new perspective when it comes to cooking up the cauliflower your garden produces. Cauliflower is so healthy and delicious that it would be a shame to let your homegrown veggies go to waste just because you’re tired of your usual preparations. Simply try out a few of these recipes, and we know you’ll find a new favorite way to eat the cauliflower you grow in your garden.