I’m just home from an amazing week in London helping my friend Bettina on her Retreat Chef course – it was inspiring, educational and lots of fun. I’m pretty zapped but enthused to start incorporating some of the new skills – we learnt how to make fresh tofu so watch this space.
So as it’s now November it’s time to start posting some more warm and cosy dishes with lots of roast veg.
Here’s my first – Spiced Maple Roast Carrots & Parsnips, mustard Polenta Mash and caramelised onions. Lovely caramelised carrots, parsnips and onions with fluffy polenta flavoured with whole grain mustard and thyme. Absolutely delicious!

It’s such a comforting dish and perfect for Sunday lunch.
Here’s some serving options for the perfect cosy Sunday lunch or perfect for Christmas;
Ultimate winter lentil & veg bake
Hasselback squash
Squash & chestnut Tart
I hope you enjoy and much love
Niki xxx


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Wow looks amazing
Thank you Megan! xx
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Hi,
If i dont have polenta.. what can i replace it with?
Hi Amina
If you don’t have polenta you might like a butterbean was instead. Or mashed potatoes.
Love
Niki xxx
This looks amazing! Just wondering… why do you out the pole ya in food processor? I’ve never seen this done before.
Hi Chris
Thanks!
I find it makes the polenta really fluffy.
Best
Niki xxx