Celeriac Dauphinouse

Yes, you may have seen this recipe before - it is one of our favourites, but if you haven't - well you've been missing out on some great food!

Celeriac is one of the low carb mega stars. Much tastier than potatoes, lowcarb and unlike other root vegetables, which store a large amount of starch, celery root is only about 5-6% starch by weight. Collins Gem calorie counter states flesh only boiled 1.9 grams of carb per 100 grams.

Celeriac may be used raw or cooked. It has a tough, furrowed, outer surface which is usually sliced off before use because it is too rough to peel. Celeriac has a celery flavour, and is often used as a flavouring in soups and stews; it can also be used on its own, usually mashed, or used in casseroles, gratins and baked dishes. It can be roasted like a potato, giving it a crispy edge.

Celeriac is not available in all supermarkets, but well worth hunting out.

Celeriac Dauphinoise 

1 celeriac

300ml double cream

100 grams mature cheddar cheese, grated

Dried mixed herbs, salt and pepper to taste.

Optional 2 cloves garlic

Cut the celeriac into quarters then peel. Slice the celeriac into 5 mm thick pieces. Place a layer in a baking dish and add some double cream and dried herbs, salt and pepper. Continue layering up. Place in a hot oven 200 centigrade and cook for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and add a layer of grated cheddar cheese. Place back in oven and cook until cheese is golden brown. Serves 4

One of our favourite foods, this dish goes with anything, meat, fish and even tastes great warmed up for breakfast with a couple of poached eggs and some mushrooms, or try with some kippers, great food at anytime ...and does not raise blood sugar levels.

Consider trying it soon - you'll be glad you did!

All the best Jan