Turnip Recipes
Turnips are often overlooked next to potatoes, but they roast and mash just as well with a sharper, slightly peppery edge. These recipes make the case for keeping them in rotation.
Roasted Turnips
Cubed turnips roasted until caramelized at the edges and tender inside.
Mashed Turnips
A lighter, slightly peppery alternative to mashed potatoes.
Turnip and Potato Gratin
Thinly sliced turnips layered with potatoes in a creamy baked gratin.
Turnip Soup
A simple, creamy pureed soup built on turnips and a light broth base.
FAQ
Do I need to peel turnips before cooking?
For young, small turnips, the skin is thin enough to leave on. Larger, older turnips have a tougher skin that's worth peeling for a better texture.
What's the difference between a turnip and a rutabaga?
Turnips are smaller with white-and-purple skin and a sharper flavor; rutabagas are larger, denser, sweeter, and have yellowish flesh. They're related but distinct root vegetables, not the same thing under two names.
