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Turnip prep questions - Gourmet_Mom - 11-24-2009
Okay, I grew up with turnips, but HATED them. This means I have NO experience with prepping them. I am finalizing my schedule for the next two days, and I want to do as much prep work as I can tomorrow. How early can I slice the turnips? Do they need to sit in cold water in the fridge?
Re: Turnip prep questions - foodfiend - 11-25-2009
Daphne, in my family we all disliked turnips except for my Dad. I remember Mom peeling and slicing them, then placing them in a container in the refrigerator with cold water until she was ready to cook them. Maybe she added lemon juice?
Re: Turnip prep questions - cjs - 11-25-2009
That'll work. And do you make your mashed potatoes ahead and heat in a casserole for dinner?
Re: Turnip prep questions - Gourmet_Mom - 11-25-2009
Thanks Vicci...that's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure. This will help, since I'll be able to slice today. These are almost as bad to peel and slice as rutabagas. Making room for all my prep in the fridge is a priority today. Now that I think about it, I realize we usually have rutabagas for T'day also. I may pick up a couple today at the store. I can make these ahead and just rewarm.
Jean, I've got to check with the kids again, but I think we're having rice. If not, yes, I'll make ahead and put over boiling water to keep warm...unless you have a better idea.
Re: Turnip prep questions - esgunn - 11-25-2009
Mashed potatoes also work to make ahead and keep warm in a crock pot - on low or keep warm if you have that setting.
Re: Turnip prep questions - Roxanne 21 - 11-25-2009
I also have a GREAT potato puff recipe---too late though!!!
I always thought that rutabagas were very similar to turnip?
Re: Turnip prep questions - Dismc - 11-25-2009
I just made my potatoes for tomorrow. 5lbs peeled and boiled, then mashed with 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream and 2 tsp garlic salt. Just as good the 2nd or 3rd day. Heat for about an hour at 350 then stir vigorously and voila. Wouldn't do it any other way now.
Re: Turnip prep questions - cjs - 11-27-2009
Exactly what I do too, Shannon!
Re: Turnip prep questions - DFen911 - 11-28-2009
Dahpne how did the turnips come out?
Re: Turnip prep questions - Gourmet_Mom - 11-28-2009
The review on this is buried in my T'day post, so I'll post it here.
The turnip lovers at the table LOVED it, but hey, with all that cheese, what's not to love. I'm not sure if it was the turnips or me, but there were a few bites that were slightly bitter. The turnips I bought were from the store in town and did not have the greens attached. I noticed that the local store have them with the greens, probably locally grown. So that may make the difference. I'll probably try those next time since William will probably insist I make it again.