Root Vegetable Tatin With Candied Nuts Blue Cheese Recipes

ROOT VEGETABLE TATIN WITH CANDIED NUTS & BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Roll out the pastry to just larger than a 30cm diameter ovenproof frying pan and use the pan as a template to cut out a round of pastry. Leave in the fridge, or a cool place while you prepare everything else.
• Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the carrots and parsnips and cook for 5 mins. Drain and set aside to dry off slightly. Heat the oil and 1 tbsp of the butter in your pan and cook the sliced shallots and grated parsnips for 1-2 mins over a medium-high heat until just starting to brown, then add a good splash of water to the pan, stir to scrape up any brown bits, turn the heat down slightly, cover and cook for 4-5 mins, stirring every so often. The parsnips should be tender. Add the herbs and garlic and cook for another minute, then tip into a bowl, scraping out as well as you can. Season a little and set aside.
• Add the sugar and vinegar to the pan and bring to the boil. Cook for a few minutes until syrupy, then stir in the remaining butter. Set aside to cool slightly, then arrange the vegetables in the pan, fanning them out. Top with the herby shallot and parsnip mixture, pushing it into any spaces there may be. Lay the pastry over the top of the vegetables and push in the edges a little. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 mins until puffed and deep golden brown.
• While the tart bakes, put the nuts, sugar and butter in a small frying pan with a pinch of salt. Cook over a medium-high heat for about 5 mins, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and coated the nuts. Add the rosemary for the last minute. Tip out onto a piece of baking parchment and leave to cool for a few minutes.
• Once the tart is baked, remove from the oven and carefully turn out onto a serving board. Scrape out any bits that are left in the tin and add back to the tart. Bash the nuts to break them up and scatter over, along with the crumbled cheese.

ROOT VEGETABLE TARTE TATIN

Steps:

• Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 400°. Toss potato, sweet potato, carrots, parsnip, and onion with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper and arrange vegetables in a single layer. Roast until golden around the edges and tender, 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, cook sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over mediumhigh heat, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is amber-colored, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar and a pinch of salt, swirling pan to combine. Quickly pour caramel into a 9"-diameter pie pan; tilt and rotate pan to evenly coat bottom with caramel. Scatter rosemary and sage over top.
• Arrange potatoes, carrots, and parsnips snugly in a single layer on top of caramel, using smaller carrot and parsnip pieces to fill in any holes. Scatter onion rings and crumble goat cheese over vegetables.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12" round. Drape over vegetables, tucking edges into pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until crust looks dry, about 20 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake until crust is golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
• Let tart cool 5 minutes before inverting carefully onto a large plate.
• Do ahead: Vegetables can be roasted 4 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature.

ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
• Peel parsnips and carrots and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Peel rutabagas, cut in half, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds. Bring cream, stock, garlic and thyme to boil in large saucepan. Add rutabagas, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add carrots and parsnips to rutabagas and simmer 5 minutes longer. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Transfer vegetables and cream mixture to prepared dish. Bakes uncovered until vegetables are tender and liquid thickens, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over and bake 10 minutes longer. Cool 15 minutes before serving. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat in covered dish in 350°F. oven about 20 minutes.)