Small fragments of cauliflower that always end up on the counter when you cut the vegetable are notoriously difficult to clean up. Fortunately, Ina Garten has a clever solution.

As Garten notes on YouTube, cutting cauliflowers straight through the top is a mistake that can make the process messy. Instead, start by flipping the veggie so its core faces up.

Then, use a large knife to cut around the core in a circular motion and pull it out. Lastly, pull large pieces apart, cut through the stem of each piece, and separate the florets.