Thursday, September 22, 2011

Celery Root

What to do with a celery root? It's not the greatest looking thing. It was a gift from a friend who went upstate and stopped at a Farmer's Market. She never saw one and had no clue what it was, but got two for me to try and do something with them. I made mashed potatoes with the first one. Just okay, we didn't notice much flavor from it. The next one will become a slaw, or maybe even just roasted.








Celery Root and Potato Puree
Adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
Printable Recipe 

3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes (keep the cubes in a bowl of cold water until ready to use)
1 large celery root, tough outer parts removed, cut into cubes
1 cup heavy cream, half and half or milk (I used milk)
1/2  stick cold butter, cut into pats
salt, to taste

Special Equipment: food mill, food processor or a potato ricer

Place the potatoes in a large pot. Make sure to add enough water to cover vegetables by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Add the celery root and cook until both vegetables are tender. Strain the celery root and potatoes.

Put the cream in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Put the celery root and potatoes through a food mill or a ricer over a large bowl. Add about the hot cream and butter. Stir until the cream and butter are thoroughly combined. Taste for seasoning. Keep warm until ready to use.

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54 comments:

  1. Heart BeatsSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Looks really delicious and benefical. I have written about Celery benefits and other herbs for weight loss.

    Here

    heart000.blogspot.com/2011/09/herbal-diet-tips-food-for-weight-loss.html

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  2. StephenCSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I suspect a more equal proportion of celery root to potato would give you the interesting flavor you missed. A slaw is a great idea.

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  3. LynnSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Good for you for trying this! I look forward to hearing about the next dish you make:@)

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  4. PamSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I have never cooked with celery root - you make me want to try it.

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  5. CandaceSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love celery root and can't wait to hear about what you are going to make next!

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  6. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Love it, love it! No wonder your celery root was hairy - it was right from the farmers market. I don't think I've seen one at mine - I'll have to look next time.

    My son-in-law was the first to introduce me to celery root puree and the celery root/potato combination. Delicious stuff.

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  7. JulieSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen celery root before. Interested to see what else you make with it.

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  8. DeidreSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Any kind of mashed potato looks yum to me!

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  9. mia xaraSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    This is a great idea,I'll try one in a pureed vegetable soup as well..Have a great weekend!

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  10. EbieSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I have never tried celery root. I wonder how the taste of both blends together. Though we are potato lovers!

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  11. Three-CookiesSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    I bought celery root only once and ended up throwing away half of it, I hate wasting good. Wish I had seen this recipe earlier

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  12. Debbie@Mountain BreathsSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Carol, I cube celery root and roast it with beets, carrots, onions and garlic. Give it a splash of EVOO, and a sprinkle of kosher salt. We love it!

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  13. MarinaSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Oh, now I know what that is :) I never ate it, I just know it's very healthy and that it's burning more calories than it has :)

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  14. RitaSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Always been intrigued by these.
    Rita

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  15. JoanneSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Unfortunately, celery root tastes too much like celery for me to be able to eat it, but this mash does look creamy dreamy delicious!

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  16. KathleenSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Maybe you have to roast it first to get the flavor? Got me. But if it tastes like celery, I don't want it in my mashed potatoes!
    Don't mess with the Irish girl's mashed potatoes! :)
    I would think fresh from the farm is better than the ones sitting around for weeks.

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  17. Heather @ Get Healthy with HeatherSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    You make celery root look good!

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  18. BarbaraSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I've used celery root in a salad, but never with potatoes. I don't like celery at all, but I do like celery root. Sorry the flavor was lacking.

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  19. Food JauntsSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for the education - I've honestly never even seen a celery root before (although I've heard about it). I can imagine how it would probably need a ton of butter to give it flavor. Can't wait to see your slaw though

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  20. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I just tried celery root last year in a recipe similar to this. I think yours look so creamy!!

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  21. IndraniSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Should taste yummmm. :)
    Looks irresistible.

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  22. Beth FSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I really love celery root as a puree. So warming and comforting. I'll have to give a slaw a try next time I pick up celery root at the farmers' market.

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  23. NanSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    It's so interesting the foods that are out there that many of us never think about. Thanks for this.

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  24. TheBookGirlSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I have included celery root in my roasted root vegetable medleys and it has been good...I never know quite what to do with parsley root, though.

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  25. JoAnnSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I've seen celery root in the store and at the farmers market, but never had a clue what to do with it. Thanks!

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  26. Joy Weese MollSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I've mixed these in with other chopped root vegetables and roasted the whole lot for an autumn side dish.

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  27. Belle WongSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    The celery root and potato puree looks delicious! It's too bad there wasn't more of a celery taste.

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  28. MargotSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I've never tried celery root before. I like that you are willing to give just about anything a chance. Good for you.

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  29. MargSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    You can tell I shop in a supermarket. I didn't even know that is what celery root looks like, let alone what it tastes like.

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  30. HeatherSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Sounds tasty mixed in with the mashed potatos

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  31. Little NellSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I think this is known in UK as celeriac, and I’ve often wondered how it’s used; now I know!

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  32. BethSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I'm never sure what to do with celery root either. Thanks for the suggestion, and I'm looking forward to seeing what else you do with it!

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  33. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Thanks for a great recipe! I love root veggies and I'm sure this will be a hit! We like to cook parsnips in our mashed too!

    I'd also like to thank you for your kind words about my mom. She will be forever missed and kept in our hearts.

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  34. Ellen WhyteSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    LOL that's why I didn't recognise it! I don't like celery very much.

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  35. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I have never seen one, it's not very attractive but congrats on knowing what to do with it. Your potatoes look yummy and the garnish is pretty. Looking forward to the next dish!!!

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  36. PondsideSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I've had it in a restaurant, but never cooked it myself - interesting!

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  37. black eyed susans kitchenSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I have never bought or cooked celery root before but I am going to try it this week. I love mixing rutabagas in with mashed potatoes so this might be good too.

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  38. A Garden of ThreadsSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Never tried it, must seek it out and try your recipe.

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  39. Confessions of a Plate AddictSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Hi Carol...Do you know what I found strange...when I lived in France, celery root was a lot more common than celery stalks! Weird, huh? I learned to love it! Hope you had a great weekend...hugs...Debbie

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  40. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I never had celery root before! I wonder if it would taste ghood roasted, as roasting always dseems to bring out the best flavors in a vergetable.

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  41. RajeshSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    That looks delicious.

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  42. My name is RietSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    WE use celery roots in winter pea soup together with a big piece of ham , two leeks and a pound of split peas.Salt and pepper and maybe some aroma. It will be a thick soup, especially the second day. You can also put some kolbasz sausige i n it when it is done. Delicious.
    Have a nice day.
    Riet

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  43. SnapSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I've never tried celery root. Looks good!

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  44. Cathy at Wives with KnivesSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Celery root was one of my mom's favorite vegetables and she used to make a delicious salad out of it. She cooked the root, cubed it and tossed it in a mustardy vinaigrette. I'm going to see if I can find the recipe.

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  45. Little NellSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog amd commenting on my stamps post. I wonder if you missed my weekend cooking link? Do visit if you have thyme :) I think you’ll enjoy it!

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I agree with you - celery root is highly under rated! lovely way to prepare it - yum
    Mary

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  47. FaithSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Celery root is one of my favoroite. I totally agree with what you've said. People don't know the value of it.

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  48. Icy BCSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I haven't seen them before, and your dishes turned out scrumptious looking.

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  49. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    That's something I've never tried either! Thanks for sharing your recipe! ♥

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I have never tried celery root..it looks very tasty!


    Country Reflections

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  51. ValSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Root veggies are my favorite and this recipe looks so good.

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  52. BartonOctober 16, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    My favorite use is roasting cubes for a salad with walnut, apples and greens

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  53. L. E.February 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I had the best Celery root slaw when I stayed with a friends family in France. she shredded it fine and simply mixed it with homemade mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Absolutely wonderful!

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