Irish Rutabagasswedes Or Yellow Turnips With Caramelized Onion Food

MASHED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Peel and cube the rutabaga. Add the diced rutabaga to a medium saucepan and cover it with cold water.
• Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until the rutabaga is fork tender.
• Drain the boiling water once the rutabaga is cooked. Return it to the pot. Use a potato masher to break it up. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and white pepper and mash again.
• Add the sour cream, if using, and mix through the rutabaga mash.
• Add the brown sugar, if using, and mix through the rutabaga mash.
• Serve hot as a vegetable side dish for dinner.

IRISH RUTABAGAS(SWEDES OR YELLOW TURNIPS) WITH CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Heat Olive oil in a heavy skillet add the onions, cook over low heat for approximately 45 minutes or until they are golden and caramelized.
• Meanwhile boil the rutabagas in salted water, cook until soft, drain and mash well then beat in the butter.
• Stir in the caramelized onions, taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve piping hot (reheat in the oven if necessary).

YELLOW TURNIP SOUBISE

Steps:

• Put the turnips, onions,water and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Add the rice, stir until well mixed and cover.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 50 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft.
• In several batches, puree contents of pot in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Return the puree to the pot. Salt and pepper to taste.
• This soup gets better as it sits and is better the next day.

RUTABAGAS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt 5 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add rutabagas; sauté until heated through, about 10 minutes. Drizzle honey over. Gently stir in onions. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium-low heat.)

SAUTEED YELLOW TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté the turnips until soft and deep yellow in colour.
• Season with salt, pepper and brown sugar.
• Serve hot.

MASHED YELLOW TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA) WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Slice the shallots crosswise into very thin rings.
• In a saucepan, heat the oil with 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until it begins to bubble.
• Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots and cook until they are a rich golden brown, about 30-40 minutes; stir the shallots occasionally while they are cooking to make sure they brown evenly.
• Remove the shallots from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Once the shallots have dried and crisped, in about 15 minutes, they can be stored in a cool place, covered, for several days.
• Serve the shallots at room temperature.
• Peel the turnips to remove their waxy skins, and cut them into generous 1-inch chunks.
• Place them in a saucepan with water to cover and 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until easily pierced by a paring knife, about 35 minutes.
• In a separate saucepan, heat the milk and 6 tablespoons butter over low heat until the butter has melted and the milk just begins to simmer.
• Drain the turnips, and puree (in several batches, if necessary) in a food processor.
• With the motor running, add the melted butter and milk in a steady stream; the turnips should be very smooth.
• Return the turnip puree to the saucepan, season with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and reheat, stirring over a medium flame.
• Serve piping hot, sprinkled generously with crispy shallots.

BETTER RUTABAGAS (WITH CHEESE)

Steps:

• Boil the rutabagas in water until tender. Drain and mash.
• Add other ingredients, reserving 1 tablespoon cheese (use more or less cheese depending on how large your roots are, how well you like cheese, and how well you like rutabaga!) and combine thoroughly.
• Place in shallow baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 350F until cheese on top is toasted.