Creamy Garlic and Cauliflower Sauce

Clean and cut apart into med pieces 1 head of cauliflower

Steam for 15 min. until soft.

While the cauliflower is steaming…To a heavy cast iron pan add:

• 4 Tb (1/2 cube) butter
• 2 cloves garlic-minced

Once the garlic and butter begin to bubble BUT not brown add:

• 3 Tb flour
• Stir until bubbly and continue cooking for about 5 min. on low.  Don’t brown it.

While stirring with a whisk add:

• 1.5 cups chicken stock or 1.5 cup milk
• Cook slowly until thickened.
• Add salt and pepper to your liking.
• Puree the steamed cauliflower and add to the sauce.
• Option:  add ¾ cup parmesan cheese
• Option:  add fresh herbs to the sauce to bring a seasonal flavor.  Add them as the white sauce cooks.

Serve as a dipping sauce or pour over pasta or spiralized noodles.

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