Smashed celery root

This is a quick recipe; 30 minutes maximum, lightly attended during cooking. This can be served in place of mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1 dense celery root (AKA celeriac) peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 - 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 - 4 tablespoons cream
• 1 clove garlic
• a few grates of fresh nutmeg, to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter. Cook celery root and garlic, with a teacup or two of water for 20 - 25 minutes, covered, on medium, then low heat. Keep a little water in the pot at all times. Mash the celery root, add cream, nutmeg and spices. 

Lovely, very mild flavor of celery, with a slightly more fibrous (but still creamy) texture than mashed potatoes. You can serve this with beef, pork, game and sweetbreads.