- Place a colander into a large saucepan. 
- Chop the cauliflower into florets, and add to the colander basket 
- Add enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan 
- Place saucepan with the colander basket over medium high heat, and cover the cauliflower with a lid 
- Steam until fork tender, around 15 - 25 minutes, or until desired texture 
- Serve with butter, salt, and pepper, or with cheese sauce 
- To make cauliflower rice, run a knife through the steamed cauliflower until it is in small rice like pieces, serve immediately