Type: Roots
Sweet potato cakes
When I was a student in Tel Aviv in the early 1990s I lived in the trendy centre of the city, around…
Seasonal tempura
Here’s the perfect solution for all your vegetables. And it is breathtakingly delicious. (See picture on page 31.)…
Parsnip dumplings in broth
Ossi Burger, a dear friend who is famous for her lavish meals, always comes up with ingenious solutions for the one and…
Sweet potato wedges with lemongrass crème fraîche
My right-hand person with this book was Claudine Boulstridge. Claudine tried most of the recipes diligently and came back with criticisms, insights…
Jerusalem artichokes with manouri and basil oil
Here’s a complex salad that makes a whole satisfying meal on its own. In its centre there is manouri, a rich Greek…
Surprise tatin
Filling a tart with potatoes is a real treat for potato-lovers. Serve it with a green salad and you don’t need much…
Royal potato salad
Jersey Royals are at their peak in spring and early summer, which is just as well since they make a stunning picnic…
Beetroot, yoghurt and preserved lemon relish
Some wonderful beetroots are available in the summer months: small, firm bulbs, sold with the stalks and the leaves. Don’t throw out…
Two-potato vindaloo
Here’s a great recipe you can make heaps of and keep for a few days. It only gets better! As always, thick…