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Title:How to Make them Goodies
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2745.0. "Turnip recipes" by AIMHI::RAYMOND () Sun Nov 18 1990 11:05

    
    Does anyone have any good recipes for preparing fresh
    turnip?  
    
    Thanks
    
    MikeR
    
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2745.1TEMPE::KWILSONJust plane crazySun Nov 18 1990 21:5513
    This isn't exactly a recipe but...
    
    Peel turnips and slice into chunks about the size of ice cubes (about
    1-2" square). Place in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Simmer until
    tender, about 30-45 min. Drain and mash as you would potatoes, adding
    salt, pepper and butter (if desired).
    
    Other than the above which you probably knew, we use them in stews
    along with the usual stuff, and bake them with cheese after mashing
    them. I hope someone out there has more ideas 'cause I love em too!
    
    Keith
    
2745.2SUPPORT THE HUMBLE TURNIPSNOC01::DAVISSTUARTMon Nov 19 1990 05:4812
    THIS IS NOT MUCH EITHER
    
    I HAVE A RECIPE WHICH CALLS FOR THEM TO BE STEAMED UNTIL TENDER, THEN
    MIXED WITH FRESH BEETROOT SIMILARLY TREATED - NOT REAL BAD WITH A DASH
    OF SOUR CREAM
    
    ANOTHER IS TO PEEL THEM, CUT INTO CHUNKS, STEAM UNTILJUST TENDER THEN
    PUT THEM IN A PAN WITH MELTED BUTTER AND A LITTLE SUGAR TO GLAZE THEM.
    
    WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, WE USE THEM FOR CATTLE FODDER. HORSES LOVE THEM.
    
    STUART
2745.3EASY TURNIPTHOTH::PROULXMon Nov 19 1990 07:565
    peel and boil turnip, also boil abour 4 potatoes, mash all together
    with butter, add 1 slightly beaten egg and a little nutmeg.  Put all in
    a casserole dish, top with bread crumbs and pats of butter and bake in
    350 oven for about 20 minutes.  Very good and different.
    
2745.4i love turnip!ASABET::C_AQUILIAMon Nov 19 1990 08:005
    .3 can also be made with butternut squash instead of potatoes.
    
    lover of turnip too!
    
    cj
2745.5"" pancakes ""DELNI::HAWKINSMon Nov 19 1990 08:348
    Combine left-over mashed potato and turnip with egg, onion, 
    salt, & pepper - form into "pancakes" and fry in pan just 
    as you would a regular pancake (but "batter" will be a bit
    stiffer).  
    
    Left-overs....what would we do without them?
    
    -g
2745.6Try carrotsUSCTR2::CLANGLOISMon Nov 19 1990 09:446
    I mash my turnip with Carrots and a little butter.  You can also
    sprinkle the top with a tiny bit of cinnamon.  I'll be making this for
    Thanksgiving.
    
    Celeste
    
2745.7stir fry or suateFORTSC::WILDEillegal possession of a GNUMon Nov 19 1990 12:003
cut into matchsticks and stir fry just until crip tender - stir fry along
with onion, green beans, etc.  I love this stuff.

2745.8Turnip & CarrotsWMOIS::IACOBONEMon Nov 19 1990 12:3810
    The way I like turnip the best is the way my Mom does it for
    Thanksgiving every year and it's very simple.
    
    Use equal parts turnip and carrots boiled together and mashed with 
    butter and salt and pepper.
    
    (I can't wait till Thursday!!)
    
    Happy Thanksgiving 
    Shelly
2745.9*White turnips*ROULET::COSTAWed Nov 21 1990 01:5712
    The way we cook them in germany is:  Melt a TB butter or margarine
    ina pan, add about 2TB sugar.  Let carmelize then add 4 -5 slivered
    *white* turnips, a hint of salt, let them sweat a 'till slightly
    tender.  Dust with a spoon full of flour, let this cook just a little
    longer. Pour into this heated stock, just to barely cover. Stir
    bring to boil, cover pot and let simmer for about 5 min.
    I believe that this could be done with yellow turnips also. My mother
    did not like the yellow turnip, so she never made them. Pitty!!!!!!
    
    
        
    
2745.10bit of RosemaryCUPMK::CLEMINSHAWConanneWed Nov 21 1990 12:293
    ....try adding rosemary to the steamed & mashed turnips.  MMMMMMM.
    
    Peigi
2745.11Any turnip casserole (not mashed) ideas?HOTLNE::CORMIERWed Jun 28 1995 11:0410
    Anybody know of, or can help me devise, a recipe for a layered
    casserole of turnip, onions, and potatoes?  I saw one where they were
    mashed together and baked in a casserole, but that isn't what I'm 
    looking for.  Something with more texture and seapration of
    ingredients. Would an au gratin potato recipe work by simply adding
    some turnip layers?  I've never really cooked turnip before, so I don't
    know if it will exude too much water.
    Any other spice/herbs accompaniements for turnip?  Dad planted a ton of
    it, and I'm anticipating new recipes to use it up : )
    Sarah