How to Use cauliflower in a Sentence

cauliflower

noun
  • The wartime price of two cauliflowers was as much as what an entire meal used to cost.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Mix the quinoa with the cauliflower rice and stir in the herbs.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 8 May 2018
  • Cut lemon in half; place one half in the pan with cauliflower, cut side down.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Serve it with cauliflower rice or brown rice.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Brady could be on a couch right now, hand in a bag of gluten-free cauliflower chips.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Then, stir in the cauliflower, corn, peas, spinach, kale and chard.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 31 July 2019
  • Drain and stir into the cauliflower once the sausages are done.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Add cauliflower and broth to saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Add the stock, cauliflower, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over high.
    — Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Turnips, celery root and cauliflower all would pair well with the spuds.
    — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021
  • There was a two-inch piece of cauliflower stem in mine, which was like eating a steamed tree stump.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Whole cauliflower lasts longer than cut.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Add the potatoes and cauliflower to the pan with the salt and water.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2021
  • The only rice comes in the form of a crispy rice and cauliflower tortilla crunchies cup.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In other words, a small piece of cauliflower looks about the same as a bigger piece.
    — Cyrus Hadavi, Forbes, 4 June 2021
  • The fast-food chain will debut a cauliflower sandwich on its menu next week.
    — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
  • When the stock is at a strong simmer, add the carrots and cauliflower.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2022
  • The biggest tip to keep in mind to ensure cauliflower stays fresh?
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Add the cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The cod course pairs the exquisitely tender piece of fish with crispy slices of cauliflower.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 20 Dec. 2021
  • These wart-like masses look like small cauliflower-type growths on the surface of the skin.
    — Dr. Patty Khuly, miamiherald, 5 July 2018
  • To reduce carbs, cauliflower was mashed like potatoes and served with the beef.
    — Scott McCartney, WSJ, 16 Oct. 2018
  • Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles to catch every drop of sauce.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Add in ½ cup of steamed and mashed cauliflower into the creamy mixture.
    — Karla Walsh, Good Housekeeping, 23 Sep. 2020
  • Place the tray in the oven and roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
    — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • This mix of sriracha, fish sauce and toasted sesame seeds — with a squeeze of lime — might make this your best cauliflower yet.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Serve over steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice to complete your healthy meal.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • On a rimmed sheet pan, toss cauliflower, tomatoes and jalapeños with ¼ cup oil and ½ teaspoon salt.
    — Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Slices of the steak sit atop a bowl of cauliflower polenta, or on a bed of bok choy and broccoli.
    — Brad Japhe, USA TODAY, 30 July 2019
  • Place chicken and cauliflower on a large rimmed baking sheet.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

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