Kounoupithi Stifado (Cauliflower Stifado)

Wash the cauliflower and break into flowerets. Skin and wash onions; drain. Heat the oil in a pot and lightly brown the whole onions. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add diluted tomato paste, vinegar, rosemary, and bay leaf, and cook for 30 minutes Bring large pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower.

Cook for 5 minutes, then drain and add cauliflower to sauce. (Add a little water if necessary.) Add peppercorns. Cover pot. Simmer until all liquid has been absorbed and only the oil remains (about30 to 45 min.). Serves 6 to 8.