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Cauliflower is not just white. It can also be green,
as in these baby green cauliflowers (also known as
broccoflower), or orange, or even a startling purple.
Other than the color, these are cauliflowers — green
cauliflowers. Like the broccoli Romanesco (see page
69), they are eye-catchingwith their chartreuse
coloring. Just two to four inches in diameter, these
infant vegetables are delicate andmildwhen fresh.
Youmay find themwrapped in leaves which protect
the curds and dress up the heads in a charming
cloak of green.
Many foods and flavors become the baby green
cauliflower. Among them are olive oil, garlic,
Parmesan cheese, saffron, pasta, and anchovies.
Being in themustard family, it also takes well to
vinaigrettes seasonedwithmustard; lush green herb
sauces that include sharp capers and bright parsley;
and curry spices.
With somany possibilities in the seasoning
department, itmakes sense to take the vegetable’s
unusual color and size into account as a place tobegin
itspreparation. This isavegetableyou’llwant to showcase,
andwhenyouhave such tinyheadsas these, it’s only right
to leave themwhole toappreciate their unique form.
BABYGREEN
CAULIFLOWER
FALL 2012
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