About Tina Addair Expertise I can answer general questions on virtually any cooking related subject. I have reliable knowledge on cooking for large groups, cooking methods and techniques, ingredients, recipes and safety issues. My personal favorites are meat, seafood, poultry, and desserts, but enjoy everything. I do not have extensive knowledge about world cuisine, but can answer general questions relating to this subject.
Experience I have been actively cooking and studying the subject on my own for about 15 years. I worked as both a line and banquet chef for 4 years, and have trained as a pastry chef.
Awards and Honors I received a Customer Satisfaction Award from the hotel I worked at for being personally recognized by patrons for preparing outstanding meals.
Question Hi Tina, do you have a good mashed turnip recipe that you can share? I am preparing Thanksgiving dinner for 12, and have never made turnips before. Thank you for any help that you can offer, regards, Ken.
Answer Hi Ken! Here are 2 recipes. You can pick the one that sounds best to you. Both of them make 12-13 servings. Happy Thanksgiving!
Tina K. Addair
RECIPE #1
6 turnips, peeled and chopped
1-1/4 pounds bacon
1/3 cup rendered bacon fat
3/4 cup brown sugar
Directions
1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips;
cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a
large bowl to cool.
2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium
high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
Reserve bacon fat.
3 In the large bowl, combine turnips, bacon, reserved
bacon fat and brown sugar. Mix together and serve.
RECIPE #2
9-10 large turnips
1-1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1 Peel, wash, and quarter turnips.
2 Boil 35-45 minutes or until tender. Strain and rinse
cooked turnips.
3 Place in large mixing bowl and use fork to break up
turnips into smaller bits. Add milk and butter. Blend to
desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
