15 Different Types of Cauliflower and How to Cook with Them

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Cauliflower is a much more diverse vegetable than most people realize. Here are our 15 favorite different types of cauliflower and some tips on how to utilize each in the kitchen.

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Cheddar Hybrid

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Fioretto Cauliflower

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Flame Star Hybrid

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Graffiti Hybrid

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Romanesco Cauliflower

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15 Different Types of Cauliflower and How to Cook with Them

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Cauliflower is a much more diverse vegetable than most people realize. Here are our 15 favorite different types of cauliflower and some tips on how to utilize each in the kitchen.

Cheddar Hybrid

Cheddar Hybrid

Fioretto Cauliflower

Fioretto Cauliflower

Flame Star Hybrid

Flame Star Hybrid

Graffiti Hybrid

Graffiti Hybrid

Romanesco Cauliflower

Romanesco Cauliflower

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