Amanda A-mangia: Cauliflower Purée

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup butter

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into pieces

4 cloves garlic, crushed

3 cups milk

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan over medium heat, soften the onion in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the cauliflower, garlic and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well, setting aside the liquid. In a food processor, purée the cauliflower with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and a 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. You can substitute milk or cream.