Macédoine of Vegetables

• 1 lb (450 g) carrots
• 1 small swede
• 2

A macédoine of vegetables is a mixture of cooked vegetables of similar size and shape. Root vegetables are particularly good for this since they offer a contrast of colours. You’ll find there are a lot of vegetable trimmings which you can use in a vegetable soup. A macédoine is well worth the trouble for a special dinner party.

Peel the carrots and, with a vegetable knife, cut away the