Serves 4 30g butter2 tsp olive oil1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg1 onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, sliced1 tsp fresh thyme1 tsp fresh rosemary200g potato, peeled and chopped200g parsnip - plus 100g extra to serve, peeled...

Serves 4 50g butter1 Tbs olive oil1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves1 onion, finely chopped500g portobello mushrooms, sliced - plus two whole mushrooms extra to garnish1/2 cup white wine1 tsp lemon zest1 cup vegetable stock1/2 cup...

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