Steaming it will retain both the colour and texture aas well as more of the good stuff in the veg. Or carefully time the cooking so that the stalk part is just done. 10mins in boiling water should be enough but test with a knife and as soon as it slides in take them out and serve immediately. If you cannot serve straight away always drain the water off or they will continue to cook and get that soggy look again
yes it is
you didn't say how you were cooking it or what colour it turned that you consider it discoloured. As for it softening, that is the whole point of cooking it,of course if you cook it too long it will go mushy
To optimize your garden for efficient cauliflower harvesting, plant cauliflower in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, space plants 18-24 inches apart, and water consistently. Use mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds. Harvest cauliflower when the heads are firm and compact, cutting them at the base of the stem. Rotate cauliflower crops yearly to prevent disease.
Water conditioning counteracts the hardness in water to prevent a build up of limescale. It differs from water softening in that softening removes minerals from the water, whereas conditioning doesn't.
To prevent browning garlic when cooking, you can lower the heat, stir frequently, and add the garlic towards the end of the cooking process.
Osteoporosis, or easily breakable bones, tends to correlate with a softening of the bones. To prevent this, a person should consume a lot of calcium and other minerals that help build up bone.
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The safe egg temperature for cooking to prevent foodborne illness is 160F (71C).
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