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Peel and cube the celeriac. Put in a pan of cold water with a little salt and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes before adding the cauliflower broken into florets. Cook for a further 5-8 minutes till the cauliflower is soft
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Drain the mixture and leave to dry a little with the lid off before mashing with a potato masher, or blitzing with a stick blender. Season with salt and pepper and leave to one side
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Put the fish into a pan with the milk and bayleaf and heat the milk to simmering point. Cook for a minute or two, then cover and take off the heat and leave for 5-10 minutes.
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Pre-heat the oven to 170c. Remove the fish from the pan and break into largish flakes
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Remove the bay leaves from the milk. Mix the cornflour with a little water or cold milk and add to the pan. Bring the mixture back up to the boil and cook for 4-5 minutes till thick and creamy. Take off the heat and add in the creme fraiche.
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Soften the shallot in a small pan sprayed with 1cal oil, then add in the tomatoes and reduce down by about a third.
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Make up the fish pies as one large pie (serves 4) or 4 small ones by dividing up the fish mixture, seasoning well with salt and pepper and then pouring over the sauce. Add a layer of tomato mixture and then top with the mashed celeriac and cauliflower
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Grate a little parmesan or strong cheddar on top of each pie and place in the oven for 15 minutes (individual pies) or 20 minutes for one large pie.
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Serve with steamed green vegetables.