Coconut Mashed Rutabaga Food

ROASTED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Toss 1 large peeled and cubed rutabaga with 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 425 degrees F until golden and soft, 40 minutes. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and chopped parsley.

EASY MASHED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Place rutabaga in a medium pot and add enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Transfer rutabaga to a colander and drain well. Place into a deep bowl; add evaporated milk and butter a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Use an electric hand blender to get a creamy, non-fibrous texture. Season with salt and pepper.

BACON-CHIVE MASHED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Cook 2 diced peeled rutabagas in boiling salted water until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain and return to the pot over low heat. Meanwhile, cook 2 slices chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp; add the drippings to the rutabaga along with 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mash well. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the bacon and chives.

MASHED RUTABAGAS

Steps:

• Peel rutabagas, and cut them in large chunks. Put them in a pan of cold salted water, cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer until very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain the rutabagas, return them to the pan, and heat gently for 2 or 3 minutes to dry them. Mash the chunks with a potato masher or fork, the puree will always be slightly fibrous. Work in butter with a generous grate of nutmeg, taste, and adjust the seasoning.

COCONUT MACADAMIA ENCRUSTED HALIBUT

Steps:

• pre-heat oven to 425.
• combine coconut milk and 1/4 cup of honey in a baking dish.
• marinate halibut in the mixture for 30 minutes or longer.
• in the mean time, place macadamia nuts in food processor until finely crushed.
• combine bread crumbs, macadamia nuts and coconut shavings on a large plate or platter.
• roll halibut steaks in bread crumb mixture, and transfer to a greased baking dish or cookie sheet.
• combine remaining honey and butter in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds (or until liquid).
• drizzle over halibut.
• bake for 15 minutes uncovered, or until cooked through.