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My daughter was trying to fool my son into thinking this was popcorn, but with one look he knew it was cauliflower. She and I loved it, but he wouldn't even try it. Could go a little heavier on the seasonings.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"04\/02\/2018 15:28","GUID":"7152543FF709E3294D861D34C3089611","MemberId":174050,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"s_pants","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2018 15:28"},{"Comment":"
A little bland for my taste...I too used garlic powder + salt & could've gone heavier on both. Also, it took closer to 30 minutes for mine to be tender crisp. Will make again, love the method!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2013 19:20","GUID":"4e45eaf929df4f458a705eb880e92829","MemberId":5539310,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mel06010","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2013 19:20"},{"Comment":"
No review, just a question: When do you put the Parmesan cheese on? After roasting or with the garlic salt? Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/07\/2012 09:28","GUID":"0a236538f9d64d79ae5755aa6b0cff3f","MemberId":3914877,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cen06451","SubmittedDate":"11\/07\/2012 09:28"},{"Comment":"
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We did not use the parmesan, we used garlic powder + salt as we did not have garlic salt. My husband didn't measure anything, so I think he seasoned it more heavily than these measurements. Having said all that--we LOVED this. My kids ate it cheerfully and voluntarily. It's definitely not like popcorn, but it is tasty and has a great texture.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/04\/2012 15:16","GUID":"826f7cf63a1a4c0fac1554c57830b728","MemberId":5917353,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kirkcdo","SubmittedDate":"01\/04\/2012 15:16"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cauliflower Popcorn"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n