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A purée is a magical thing. Simple to create and easy to make with any veggies you happen to have on hand, a purée elevates a dinner party but is easy to whip up on any ol’ weeknight. Robust, yet mild enough in flavor to pass the kid test, cauliflower proves particularly conducive to purées. Here, we chop it up, then steam with a little butter and salt. Toss it all in the blender, mix in some lemon juice, and there you have it: a bright, creamy, super-simple side dish that brings fine-dining flair to any occasion.