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    | Gratin of Celery Root and Potato American, French
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    | This memorable dish was served at an Easter Dinner by Judith Bruno & Roland Alden. Earthy roots are roasted with butter, cream and nutmeg to make an aromatic dish. Goes with ham, lamb, and turkey. |  
  
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			| 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
 1 pound celery root (also known as celeriac), peeled and sliced (thick slice on a mandolin)
 1 pound boiling potatoes (such as Red Bliss, Yukon Gold), thinly sliced
 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus some for buttering pan
 1 teaspoon fresh thyme sprigs, or chopped parsley
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          |  |  |  | 1 | Preheat oven to 375°. |  | 
 |  | 2 | Combine cream, milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg in a saucepan and heat to warm. |  | 
 |  | 3 | In a buttered metal gratin pan (about 9 x 13 inch) or large ovenproof frying pan, layer potato and celery root, ending with a layer of potato. Pour cream sauce over vegetables. Shake gently to mix up potato starch. |  | 
 |  | 4 | On the stovetop, over medium heat, bring the gratin to a simmer. |  | 
 |  | 5 | Place pans on a baking sheet to catch spills. Dot tops of gratin with butter. Place in oven and cook for 50 to 55 minutes. |  | 
 |  | 6 | Garnish with parsley. |  | 
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    | Yield |  | original recipe yield: 8 to 12 Servings |  |  |  If you use our recipes - please give foodie kitchen credit and link to www.foodiekitchen.com  |