Basic Cauliflower Cookery

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By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 2001

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To plain-cook cauliflower, steam or microwave to best maintain the light crumbly crispness and milky, nutty flavor. Above all, beware of overcooking. Cauliflower changes quickly to mush, so do not wander away.

Method

To microwave

Wash and trim a small whole cauliflower or a halved large one, following directions for Preparation here. Set in a deep dish with inch water