Turnips Are Just Not My Thing, But I'm Still Trying

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I’m hoping that I’ve just been cooking all wrong with turnips and that there is some recipe out there that will make these bitter root veggies into something I can enjoy.

That’s because I got a beautiful bunch of them in our CSA box this week. And even though I really don’t like turnips and because I got zero takers when I literally tried to give them away last night, I still need to find a way to use them before they go to waste.

I was happy to see a recipe for Carolina Turnip Greens. And I may try this recipe for Braised Turnips w/ Mustard Sauce. I’m thinking the mustard might compliment and mellow out the harsher part of the turnip flavor that has so far turned me off.

Here’s what else I need to eat, process and/or store this week:

Arugula [another veggie that isn’t on my A list.]
Purple-Top Turnips
Carrots [just loved these blanched and marinated w/ below garlic, shallots, plus olive oil and lemon juice.]
Romano Beans
Garlic
Shallots
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes [these were great w/sea salt, olive oil and a sprinkling of basil.]
Juliet Tomatoes
Bell Peppers
Fresh Sage

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6 thoughts on “Turnips Are Just Not My Thing, But I'm Still Trying”

  1. No words of advice on turnips, but I wonder if they would be good mashed with some potatoes. Isn't mashed turnips and tomatoes a traditional Irish dish? Arugula I love and I use all the time. You can make pesto with it!

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  2. Oh. I'd never heard of making pesto w/ arugula. I'm definitely trying that.I got some other good advice on turnips…like throwing them in a pot, greens and all with a ham hock. I may also try slicing one up and trying it raw, just to triple check about the flavor.

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  4. No words of advice on turnips, but I wonder if they would be good mashed with some potatoes. Isn't mashed turnips and tomatoes a traditional Irish dish? Arugula I love and I use all the time. You can make pesto with it!

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  5. Oh. I'd never heard of making pesto w/ arugula. I'm definitely trying that.I got some other good advice on turnips…like throwing them in a pot, greens and all with a ham hock. I may also try slicing one up and trying it raw, just to triple check about the flavor.

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