cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
ˈkä-
ˈkä-
-lē-
often attributive
: a garden plant (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
also
: its flower cluster used as a vegetable
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Those dishes, along with vegetarian tacos ranging from roasted cauliflower to butternut squash; Nixta’s nixtamalization program; and the work the restaurant has done in the community have led to praise from Food & Wine and Time magazines (among others).
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Inspired by the colors of the Pride flag, this limited-edition dish features a mix of tomato sofrito, calamari, tuna, prawns, purple cauliflower, broccoli, corn, piquillo peppers and asparagus.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Her go-to method: Cutting the cauliflower into bite-size pieces, tossing it in olive oil, and roasting it on a sheet pan at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025
These include pineapples, sweet corn (both fresh and frozen), avocados, papaya, onions, frozen sweet peas, asparagus, cabbage, watermelon, cauliflower, bananas, mangos, carrots, mushrooms and kiwis.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Inspired by the colors of the Pride flag, this limited-edition dish features a mix of tomato sofrito, calamari, tuna, prawns, purple cauliflower, broccoli, corn, piquillo peppers and asparagus.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Her go-to method: Cutting the cauliflower into bite-size pieces, tossing it in olive oil, and roasting it on a sheet pan at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025
These include pineapples, sweet corn (both fresh and frozen), avocados, papaya, onions, frozen sweet peas, asparagus, cabbage, watermelon, cauliflower, bananas, mangos, carrots, mushrooms and kiwis.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 13 June 2025
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“Cauliflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauliflower. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: a garden plant closely related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
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