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“I love green vegetables and always make an effort to do something special with them for dinner parties,” says Jeanne Thiel Kelley, contributing editor to Bon Appétit. “Brussels sprouts are a Thanksgiving staple at our house, and this year I’m dressing them up with colorful golden beets that I buy at farmers’ markets, as well [...]
Purchase a roasted turkey leg or whole chicken at your market. This is also a great use for leftover turkey.
Makes 2 servings.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups 1/2-inch dice skinned roasted turkey or chicken, bones reserved
3 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 bay leaf
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INGREDIENTS
2 medium turnips , diced
1 lb turnip greens, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
DIRECTIONS
add spices, vinegar greens and turnips to broth and water.
bring to boil.
reduce to simmer for 40 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
2 large rutabagasor turnips
6 large carrots
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
Peel and chop the rutabagas and carrots. Place in a medium size saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Gently cook until tender. Drain the rutabagas and carrots, add the butter and brown sugar. Mash with a potato masher. Adjust the taste with salt and sugar.
INGREDIENTS
6 large baking potatoes
2 cups turnips , peeled
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup milk
pimiento (optional)or parsley , for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400F and wash the potatoes very well.
Bake until fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, cook the turnips and mash; heat milk.
Remove potatoes from oven; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out inside.
Add remaining ingredients and whip until light and fluffy.
Pile lightly into shells; return to oven for five minutes [...]