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R o a st y c a u li f lo o u r b li tz e d we a d ri z z le r ‘r ic e ’ w it h of fo r 12 m o li v e o il in to a c h ie u te s su p e ri o r v e a f la v o u r Also in season Beetroot Boil and blend… beetroot soup with spices such as cumin is wonderful. an d gr il l C ut in ha lf av es of f le e th or pe el ye r to la ye r by la an t li il br a ke ma d bi tt er sa la Bramley Apple Bake… either under a crunchy granola crumble, or dollops of sponge. Celeriac Cut into matchsticks… and mix with mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice. Celery Slice thickly… and stuff with creamy cheese for an easy canapé. Chestnuts Roast them… this is your last chance to enjoy the aromas of roast chestnuts. Leeks B lo od or an ge ta rt er th an s ar e or an ge s, bu na ve l t ar e of vi ta m in f ul l C of Du e to th e lac k fat , ve ni so n ca n dr y ou t ea sil y, so ser ve it ra re Boil… yes, boil for four minutes, halve them, drizzle with olive oil, season and stick them under the grill. Parsnips Grate them… sick of roast parsnips? Replace carrot with grated parsnips in a cake. Rhubarb Goes with… blood oranges. Make a compote to go with porridge, rice pudding or yoghurt. Swede Mash… with potatoes to make neeps and tatties to go with your haggis on Burns Night. www.menu-dorset.co.uk 11