Instructions: Cook cauliflower in water until tender; drain and dry (see note). Put cauliflower back in dry pot; add cream cheese and Parmesan or Romano (if using) and use a potato masher or an ...

Instructions: Peel the squash, cut in half and scrape out seeds. Dice. Place in a heavy pot. Add 1 inch water, cover and cook slowly until tender. Drain well. Purée squash with a food mill. Add butter ...

There's a picture on my wall from a trip a few years ago to visit my grandparent-in-laws in southern Italy. I'm in the kitchen, clad in a red-and-white checked apron, holding up a zucchini from their ...