For 4 guests. If you are carnivorous you can add some bacon cubes to the onion and mushrooms.

500gms of fine green beans topped and tailed

2 or 3 white turnips cut lengthways

2 carrots peeled and cut in sticks (it looks better)

I large onion cut in coarse chunks

A handful of mushrooms cut in halves. At the moment the wild mushrooms are in season. Expensive but then you just need a few.

A few cubes of bacon (optional)

In a boiling pot of salted water throw the carrots first. When they begin to get soft add the turnips and the beans. This is not the time to have a glass of wine. You want the veg just crunchy. Drain.

In a frying pan heat some butter or olive oil. Add the mushrooms and onion, and if you wish the bits of bacon. Stir well. It will take only a few minutes.

Mix everything in a big pot, warm up whilst stirring carefully on low heat. You do not want to end up with a mash.

Serve with roasted potatoes, rice or pasta. And have that glass of wine.

JOCELYNE