Expert: Walt Trumble - 11/25/2003

Question
Hi Walt, can you share with me a good recipe for mashed turnips? I am making Thanksgiving dinner for 12 - 14 people, and have never made turnips before. Thank you for any help that you can offer, regards, Ken.

Answer
Hi Ken;

Here are 3 good turnip recipes, I find that turnips with a few potatoes make the best combo!



     Title: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes And Turnips
Categories: *tabasco
     Yield: 8 servings

     2 lb all-purpose potatoes; peeled
     1 lb turnips; peeled
   1/4 c  soy milk
   1/2 c  shredded cheddar soy cheese
   1/4 c  butter or margarine
     1 ts Tabasco® pepper sauce
   1/2 ts salt

 In 5-quart saucepan, over high heat, heat potatoes, turnips and water to   
 cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25-30      
 minutes until vegetables are tender. Drain. Return vegetables to saucepan,
 heat over high heat a few seconds to eliminate any excess moisture, shaking
 saucepan to prevent sticking.                                              
                                                                            
 In small saucepan, over medium heat, bring milk to simmer. In large bowl,  
 mash vegetables. Stir in warmed milk, cheddar cheese, butter, Tabasco pepper                                    sauce and salt.                                                            
                                                                            
 These may be made up to 2 days in advance and reheated in microwave, or in
 double boiler, above simmering water.                                      
                                                                            
                                                                          

     Title: Crunchy Beans With Turnips
Categories: apples, rolls
     Yield: 2 servings

     3 oz turnips; sliced 1/4-inch
          -thick
     3 oz lima beans; cooked
     2 tb chives; minced
     1 ts curry
     1 ts soy sauce
   1/2 ts salt
     2 tb soy oil
 1 1/2 oz walnuts; chopped
     3 oz soybean sprouts

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 4 x 8                          
 baking pan with soy oil. Steam turnips. Combinelima                        
 beans, chives, curry, soy sauce, salt andsoy oil in a                      
 blender with 2 ounces water. Pureeuntilsmooth. Combine                     
 all ingredients together and mix well. Transfer to                         
 baking pan and cook for 15 minutes.                                        
                                                                            


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     Title: Glazed Turnips With Chives
Categories: sauces & seasonings, vegetable dishes
     Yield: 4 servings

     1 ts butter or stick margarine
     4 c  julienne-cut turnips;
          -(3-inch)
          (about 1 1/2 pounds)
     1 tb water
   1/4 ts salt
   1/4 ts black pepper
     2 tb brown sugar
     4 ts chopped fresh chives

 1.  Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add turnips, water
 ,                                                                          
 salt, and pepper; toss to combine.  Cover and cook 5 minutes or until      
 turnips are crisp-tender; stir in sugar.  Increase temperature to          
 medium-high; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until golden brown; stir mixtur
 e                                                                          
 occasionally.  Sprinkle salad with chives.  Yield: 4 servings (serving size
 :                                                                          
 about 1/2 cup).                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
Chef Walter   http://vegetarian1.net