This simple recipe celebrates two common British winter root vegetables: carrots and parsnips. The sweet honey and fresh rosemary flavours are infused into the vegetables during the cooking process, and the sweet-savoury tahini dressing is the perfect accompaniment for a delicious starter or side.
Scrub the carrots, cut off the leafy tops (if any) and pat them dry before placing them in an oven-proof dish.
Scrub the parsnips, pat dry and quarter them lengthways, then add to the dish along with the carrots.
In a small bowl, mix the honey, oil and a good pinch of finely grated nutmeg and pour over the vegetables.
Toss well to coat the carrots and parsnips evenly and season with a little salt and pepper.
Tuck the rosemary sprigs between the vegetables and roast in the oven for 25 minutes until golden, and a fork can be easily pressed into the thicker pieces.
Meanwhile, make the dressing. Peel and crush the garlic cloves and put them in a small bowl.
Add the tahini, oil, water, honey and mustard and stir vigorously to combine and make a smooth mixture.
Season to taste. Serve the dressing alongside the roasted vegetables as a delicious starter or side.