Begin by removing any leaves that may be attached to the cauliflower stem. This is easily done by bending the leaf backwards at the stem base until it snaps off.
Cauliflower Florets
Remove the core (or stem) by cutting the cauliflower head in half. Then cut the individual florets away from the stem.
Cut or break the cauliflower chunks into large or bite sized florets.
Cauliflower Steaks
If you'd like to cut the cauliflower into steak like slices, skip steps 2 and 3 above. Instead trim the sides of the cauliflower, then cut the head into thick slices, leaving the core intact to hold the slice together.
Notes
-Did you know you can save your cauliflower leaves and stems and use them to cook with!? Cauliflower leaves can be cooked like cabbage and are healthy and nutritious. The stem can also be used just like the cauliflower itself!-Store the raw, cut cauliflower should last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days before beginning to dry out and potentially grow mold.Note: You may notice little black dots start to appear on the cauliflower after a few days. This happens due to oxidation, and does not mean your cauliflower has gone bad, (unless it is fuzzy mold of course!)-You can also freeze your cut cauliflower for 3 to 4 months! To use, simply thaw and cook as directed in your recipe. Note that frozen and thawed cauliflower will not stay crunchy after thawing and will release water as most frozen vegetables do when frozen and thawed.