Celeriac Mash
This simple method from Jamie Oliver allows celeriac to shine; this hearty winter vegetable is a wonderful substitute for potatoes in recipes.
Ingredients:
1 celeriac, peeled
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh thyme, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 tablespoons water or chicken stock
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Trim celeriac by slicing about ½-inch off bottom end. Slice remaining root into ½-inch pieces.
2. Place medium-sized sauce pan over medium-high heat, then add olive oil to heat. Add celeriac, garlic, thyme and salt and pepper, stirring to coat in oil. Pan fry for about 5 minutes to give celeriac a little color.
3. Turn heat down to low, then add water or chicken stock, place lid on top and cook for about 25 minutes, until celeriac is tender and liquid is absorbed. Season to taste, then stir roughly with wooden spoon to slightly smash the celeriac into rustic chunks. Serve warm.
Winter Solstice Recipes
Enjoy the longest night of the year this week by lingering over a cozy supper: sage-infused buttered noodles topped with our rustic tomato-squash sauce, fresh pumpernickel bread and pickled mushrooms, plus a beautiful Washington Syrah and a crisp radicchio salad tossed with housemade Champagne-orange vinaigrette. A bounty of seasonal produce, including plump cranberries, celeriac and cauliflower, is also on hand to incorporate into this leisurely and luscious meal.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Sage-Infused Butter
The perfect finishing touch for al dente pasta!
Radicchio Salad with Champagne-Orange Vinaigrette
Pairing crisp radicchio and a light citrus vinaigrette, this salad is incredibly refreshing.
Celeriac Mash
This simple method from Jamie Oliver allows celeriac to shine. Often referred to as celery root, the winter vegetable is a wonderful substitute for potatoes in recipes.
Whole-Roasted Cauliflower
This dish can’t be beat for presentation, served whole and drizzled with olive oil and sea salt.
Oven-Dried Cranberry and Orange-Peel Salt
This unique flavored salt is wonderful seasoning for pork or poultry (and makes a great holiday gift, too!).
