Celeriac, parsnip and Bramley apple mash

Celeriac is a difficult vegetable to mash. Not because its intricate root system traps soil particles, making it difficult to clean, but because it looks like an Ood off Doctor Who, and who could harm one of those little fellows?

However, this is easy, tasty and really quick. Goes well with sweetcorn, sweet potato and polenta fritters (below).

You will need:

1 medium celeriac
2 parsnips
2 bramley apples

Peel and chop the celeriac and parsnips and add to a pan of boiling, lightly salted water. Once they begin to soften, add the peeled and chopped bramley apple. Simmer a little longer, drain and mash. I prefer to mash them very coarsely and prefer not to use margarine or oil as they celeriac has enough character to carry it off without. So does an Ood.