Every week when I do my big grocery shopping trip cauliflower usually makes its way into my cart. I could eat it everyday— simply seasoned and roasted, cauliflower takes on the flavor of buttery, soft trees. Does that even sound tasty? Nope. But there’s no other way I can describe it. But because my guys need more spice in their lives than Momma does, I’ve been finding ways to jazz up this plain Jane veggie. So with a little help from some of my blogging friends, I’ve pulled together this list of 14 simple cauliflower recipes.
Besides it’s versatility [cauliflower usually takes on the flavor of what you’re cooking it with very well], high-fiber content, and low price, there’s one BIG reason why I love cooking with cauliflower: It’s kid-friendly!

If you don’t have time to read through these recipe suggestions but are interested in making cauliflower a weeknight staple, all you need to know about cooking cauliflower is this:
- Buy a head of cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized pieces
- Toss the pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper [and garlic, parmesan cheese, curry powder, etc. the flavor possibilities are ENDLESS]
- Roast in your oven at 450 for about 20 minutes
And voila! You have some super simple, super tasty cauliflower. Because I’ve just skimmed the pages of WHAT you can do with cauliflower, I’d encourage you to read on and pin, share, or better yet, COOK one of these 14 simple cauliflower recipes!
Simple Cauliflower Recipes: Main Dishes
Cauliflower Mash Bowls by The Lean Green Bean
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Cheddar by Rachel Cook’s
Lightened-Up Mac & Cheese by Be Truly Nourished
Cauliflower Chicken Casserole by A Zesty Bite
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli and Cauliflower by Aggie’s Kitchen
Simple Cauliflower Recipes: Sides
Roasted Apples with Cauliflower and Pecans by Mom to Mom Nutrition
Cauliflower Burnt Rice by Nutritioulicious
Smashed Cauliflower Potatoes by Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN
Panko-Crusted Cauliflower Bites by Chocolate Slopes
Cauliflower Rice by Enjoy Every Bite
Balsamic and Honey Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower by Mom to Mom Nutrition
Simple Cauliflower Recipes: Unique Dishes
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings by the Nutty Nutritionist
Cauliflower Pizza Crust by Jen Haugen, RD
Cauli-Apple Mash by Foodie Babies
Have you had enough cauliflower yet? Me neither! What’s your favorite way to cook my favorite veggie?!

















