Romanesco cauliflower is a beautiful demonstration of the mathematical principal of fractals. [satisfy your nerdy curiosities here and here] And, frankly, we find it mesmerizing.
 Romanesco cauliflower takes longer to soften, so while this recipe can be made with regular cauliflower, you’ll want to reduce the cooking time. Additionally, to skip the microwave step, you can stove-top steam the head of cauliflower before browning it in the oven.  

Recipe adapted from: https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/whole-roasted-romanesco-cauliflower-30-minutes/

Fun Facts: https://www.tastecooking.com/mathematicians-love-romanesco-cauliflower/