Author Notes
This was the first hot food my cousin’s daughter ever had, from a spoon in my hand. I will never forget the look on her face, as she rolled the new experience around on her tongue, squealed in delight and reached for more. It was pure human instinct, and a beautiful thing to behold. Undoubtedly it is a memory every parent has, and cherishes.
Turnips are one of my favorite vegetables, and this is such a great way to showcase them. It’s easy and fast, and makes a warm and earthy side dish. I will eat it by the bowlful.
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Ingredients
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3-4
medium turnips
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4-6 tablespoons
unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon
freshly grated nutmeg
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salt & pepper
Directions
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Peel the turnips and remove the stems and root end. Cut into 1 inch chunks.
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Over medium heat melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauce pan with a tight fitting lid and add the turnip cubes.
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Add about a ½ teaspoon or so of salt, and stir to coat with butter. Put the lid on it and let it cook, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining tablespoons of butter when the pan begins to look dry.
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When some of the turnips are starting to brown and you can easily mash them with a spoon, turn off the heat.
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Pour the turnips and rendered liquid into a food processor or blender and add about a ½ teaspoon of pepper and the nutmeg then process until you have a purée.
Someone once said, "the wise man knows that he knows nothing at all." Therefore if I spend my days seeking knowledge than I am simply trying to be a better fool. Hopefully I will eat well along the way.
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