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soon2bthin · 11-12-2008, 11:14 AM

So I was given a huge bag of turnips by my uncle. I love them but the only way I know to cook them is the basic boiling like potatoes. So my question is anyone on here have any kick butt turnip recipes they would love to share? Thanks guys

nextbigloser · 11-12-2008, 11:16 AM

We always put them in a pressure cooker. Thats the only thing I know. Gonna have to check into this.

soon2bthin · 11-12-2008, 11:17 AM

let me know what you come up with. I love them but I am the only one that eats them. too foreign for the rest of them fam. But I do get a kick out of them thinking they are potatoes until the first bite, ahhh good times!!

nextbigloser · 11-12-2008, 11:17 AM

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
3 pounds turnips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil and lightly grease.
Peel the turnips, and cut into French fry-sized sticks, about 1/3 by 4 inches. Place into a large bowl, and toss with the vegetable oil to coat. Place the Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, paprika, onion powder in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to mix. Place the oiled turnips into the bag, and shake until evenly coated with the spices. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until the outside is crispy, and the inside is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

nextbigloser · 11-12-2008, 11:18 AM

Au Gratin Turnips and Potatoes

4 c Sliced turnips & potatoes (any combination,) peeled and thinly sliced
1 md Onion peeled and finely sliced,
2 tb Melted butter
1/2 c Milk
1/8 ts Grated nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground white pepper
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Grated Swiss cheese

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. TOSS together turnips, potatoes, onion with melted butter and place in a 9-inch square or round baking dish. Cover tightly and place in preheated oven for 30 minutes. In a small pot on top of the stove combine milk, nutmeg, pepper and salt and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat. Remove turnip-potato mixture from the oven, remove cover and mix in half the cheese. Pour the milk over the potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Replace in oven, uncovered, another 20 to 25 minutes. If the gratin is golden brown, it's ready to serve. If not, preheat broiler. Place gratin under broiler about 3 minutes to brown top before serving.

nextbigloser · 11-12-2008, 11:19 AM

Braised Turnips with Meat Sauce

1 lb Chinese white turnips
1 Scallion stalk
2 tb Pork gravy
2 tb Soy sauce
1 ts Sugar
2 tb Oil
1/2 c Stock
1 ds Pepper

Peel turnips; cut in 1/2-inch cubes.

Mince scallion; then combine with pork gravy, soy sauce and sugar.

Heat oil. Add turnips and stir-fry 2 minutes.

Add stock and heat quickly. Then cook, covered, 5 minutes over medium heat.

Add scallion-gravy mixture and simmer 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

NOTE: The sauce from any red-cooked pork or beef dish can be used for the gravy.

nextbigloser · 11-12-2008, 11:20 AM

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Turnips

2 lb All-purpose potatoes; peeled
1 lb Turnips; peeled
1/4 c Milk
1/2 c Shredded cheddar 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.

nextbigloser · 11-12-2008, 11:21 AM

Creamed Turnip Soup

1 lb Turnip greens
1 tb Chopped shallots
1/2 tb Olive oil
1 c Cream
2 Peppercorns
1/4 c White wine
3 oz Finely grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Blanch turnip greens, then submerge in ice water and drain. Lightly saute shallots in olive oil. Add cream, peppercorns and white wine. Reduce by half and strain. Place blanched turnip greens in food processor. While pureeing add cream mixture. Add cheese, salt, and pepper.

soon2bthin · 11-12-2008, 12:18 PM

Damn I went to lunch and come back to all kinds of good recipes. I may try the two cheesy potato and turnip ones. But just put extra turnips and no potatoes. I will let you know how they turn out. Thanks Kim.

VickiLyn · 11-15-2008, 08:56 AM

Gonna try the turnip fries. Will let you know how they are.