2 lg Russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch chunks
Typed by Manny Rothstein
3/4 ts Nutmeg, freshly grated
Directions
Step #1 A simple mixing of celery root, potatoes & parsnip makes these mashed root vegetables as smooth as silk without much fat.
Step #2 The russet potatoes have just the right starchy texture to thicken the mixture.
Step #3 Celery root browns quickly once its surface is exposed to the air, so have the salted water boiling, ready for the peeled celery root and potatoes.
Step #4 Plunge celery roots, potatoes & parsnip into pot of boiling water.
Step #5 Cook 10 mins.
Step #6 Add garlic cloves.
Step #7 cook this until vegetables are tender, about 10 min.
Step #8 more.
Step #9 Drain vegetables.
Step #10 Put hot drained vegetables, butter, salt, nutmeg & pepper into processor fitted with metal blade.
Step #11 Puree mixture until very smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl, about 1 to 2 mins.
Step #12 Adjust Spice upings to taste.
Step #13 Transfer to greased 5-c capacity baking dish.
Step #14 Cover dish with foil.
Step #15 Can be made several hrs ahead & kept at room temperature.