Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the cumin, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, thyme, vegetable stock and green beans. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-45 ...

Parsnips are misunderstood, even mistrusted. What would you do with that, many people seem to think? Yet it’s my favourite vegetable. Here’s one way I like to cook them.