Layered Potatoes and Swede

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 700 g (1 1/2 lb) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 700 g (1 1/2 lb) swedes, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks

  • 10 ml (2 tsp) concentrated bought mint sauce

  • 600 ml (1 pint) stock

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1.25 ml (1/4 tsp) paprika

  • 25 g (1 oz) margarine or butter

Method:

  1. Overlap half the potatoes around the edge of a shallow ovenproof dish and put half the swede in the centre.
  2. Pour over the mint sauce and the stock. Season well and top with the remaining vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle the paprika on to the margarine and beat it in then melt the mixture and spread on the vegetables. Bake uncovered at 180°C (350°F) mark 4 for 1 1/2 hours.