Mashed Cauliflower

1 had of cauliflower, cleaned and quartered
water or vegetable stock
8 oz goat cheese or cream cheese (optional) or 1 cup soy milk
2-3 Tbs butter or margarine
2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste

Place cauliflower into a sauce pan or small pot. Add water or stock until it is about 1-2 inches high in the pot. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Using a potato masher, mash the cauliflower and add remaining ingredients and continue mashing until all is combined. Serve warm.