Glossary Swede Recipes

BEEF & SWEDE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Fry the onions and celery for a few mins until turning brown. Add the beef and brown all over for 3-4 mins. Pour in the wine, if using, and let it reduce by half. Add the stock and toss in the swede, potatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Season and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and leave for 1 hr. If you want to reduce the liquid a little, remove the lid, turn up the heat and cook for a further 10-15 mins or until the sauce has thickened.
• Season to taste and remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Serve with some green veg, if you like.

GLOSSARY: SWEDE

Steps:

• 1. Swede Pronounce it: sw-ee-d A member of the cabbage family, the swede is often confused with the turnip, though they look quite different. It's also known as yellow turnip, Swedish turnip and Russian turnip and, in America, rutabaga. In Scotland, where it is known as neeps, swede is the traditional accompaniment to haggis on Burns night. Swede has a round shape and a purple-green skin, and the flesh is yellowy-orange, with a sweet, earthy flavour. It disintegrates fairly easily if overcooked, so always keep to cooking times. Availability: British season runs from mid October to late February. Choose the best: Look for swedes with smooth, unblemished skins; smaller swedes have a sweeter flavour and a more tender texture. Prepare it: Cut off the root, then peel, and cut into chunks. Store it: In a perforated or brown paper bag in the fridge - it will keep for about a week. Cook it: Cut into chunks and boil (12-15 minutes), roast (40-55 minutes) or steam (10-15 minutes). Alternatives: Try turnip.

ROASTED SWEDE WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the swede, olive oil, 40g of the parmesan and the rosemary leaves into a shallow roasting tin. Season and toss well, arranging in one layer.
• Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan, dot with butter, then add the garlic cloves. Roast for 30-35 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until crisp and golden.