I have a confession to make. I am slightly obsessed with Nigella Lawson. I have 6 of her books and cook countless recipes regularly from them. I also have to admit that rather than reading ‘normal’ books about trains and dinosaurs to Mr almost 3, I’m regularly paging through one of Nigella’s books with him, drooling over her enticing photographs.
I find the stories behind her recipes to be fascinatingly entertaining. She writes with such enthusiasm, it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of cooking her recipes and then indulging in the end product.
I’ve been inspired by countless of her recipes, adapting them to suit the children, sometimes with the final product being far from her original recipe!
In her book, Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home
, she shares a recipe for “Tangy Parsnip and Potato Mash”. The idea of mash with extra vegetables appeals to my desire to provide the kids with a wide variety of veggies, outside of their comfort zone. Of course, “tangy” just wouldn’t work with the kids, so I omitted all spices, added some cheese and milk and we have a new family favourite!
, she shares a recipe for “Tangy Parsnip and Potato Mash”. The idea of mash with extra vegetables appeals to my desire to provide the kids with a wide variety of veggies, outside of their comfort zone. Of course, “tangy” just wouldn’t work with the kids, so I omitted all spices, added some cheese and milk and we have a new family favourite! Cheesy Potato & Parsnip Mash
300g Parsnips
1 Kg Potatoes
½ Cup Milk
1 Cup Cheese
1. Peel and Chop Parsnips and Potatoes
2. Place chopped parsnips and potatoes into a pot and cover with cold water
3. Bring up to the boil then simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft enough to easily mash
4. Carefully, drain the hot water from the pot
5. Add the milk and cheese to the cooked potatoes and parsnips
6. Mash until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
This addictive Cheesy Potato and Parsnip Mash can be enjoyed as a side dish with your favourite casserole or stew.
I’ve also served the mash to Mr almost 1 for lunch, mixed with some tuna and vegetables.
Please tell me I’m not the only one. Do you love Nigella Lawson’s Recipes too?
Cheesy Potato and Parsnip Mash Recipe Adapted from:
