ROOT VEGETABLES AND APPLE HASH ENJOY DAN:

               ROOT VEGETABLE AND APPLE HASH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

4-tablespoons olive oil

3/4-pound celery root, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3-pounds rutabaga trimmed, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch wedges

3/4-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3/4-pound sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1-pound cremini mushrooms, halved

2-EACH, rosemary springs, & thyme springs

1-onion, diced

2-apples, peeled & cut into 1/2-pieces

1/2-tablespoon dried sage

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt.

2.   Add celery root, & simmer for 3 minutes.

3.   Add potatoes, & sweet potatoes, simmer for 3 more minutes.

4.   Drain well & spread on a rimmed baking sheet.

5.   Let rest 15 minutes.

6.   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

7.   When sizzling add onions & cook 3-4 minutes.

8.   Add remaining oil, the apples & vegetables, season with salt & pepper.

9.   Stir to combine then press into a single layer using a spatula.

10  Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes.

11  Stir & repeat process until vegetables are very tender & begin to caramelize.

12  Cook 8-10 minutes.

13  Remove from heat & stir in sage, season with salt & pepper.

ENJOY DAN:                                               HUBBA-HUBBA-HUBBA!!!