COOKING WITH RUTaBaGa & TURNIPS
Storage
Rutabagas and turnips should be stored in the refrigerator, preferably in a sealable bag. They can last for several weeks to months.
Seasonality
Rutabagas and turnips are often available through the fall and winter months. Salad turnips, such as the hakurei variety, are available as early as the Spring.
Explore Rutabaga & Turnip Recipes
Sheet Pan Turnip Frittata
This frittata utilizes storage turnips and onions for a savory frittata that’s easy to make! With one sheet pan and some in-season veggies, easily feed a crowd for breakfast.
Traditional Yooper Pasty
Enjoy a taste of Michigan with this traditional recipe from Great Lakes Culinary Institute’s Courtney Hood.
Coconut Root Curry Rice
Go tropical with your winter root veggies with this recipe from The Fresh Palate in Alpena.
Red Vegetable Chowder
This recipe is full of great Michigan root veggies complimented with spices and tomatoes for a warm vegan meal.
Turkish Salad
Try this recipe for Turkish Salad anytime of the year, complimented with brown butter and a garlic vinaigrette!
Try This: Michigan Lemongrass Flank Steak Bowl
Try out this lemongrass flank steak bowl for your next dinner party or weekend meal. It’s easy to match this steak and rice recipe with any seasonally available vegetables. Serves 6-8 LEMONGRASS FLANK STEAK 4 stalks lemongrass, ends trimmed, stalks chopped4...
Mashed Turnips
Adapted From All Recipes Ingredients 2 large turnips, peeled and cubed3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1/4 cup milk (can substitute vegetable broth) 3 Tb unsalted butter (or ghee)3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon smoked paprikaOptional topping: fresh parsley (chopped)...
Glazed Hakurei Turnips
Adapted from this Bon Appetit Recipe Ingredients: 3 bunches baby hakurei turnips, baby turnips, or red radishes (about 2 pounds), trimmed, greens reserved1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter3 tablespoons sugarKosher salt Directions: Place turnips in a large skillet;...
Make this Stunning Vegetable Carpaccio for your Thanksgiving Table
Head to your local fall market for seasonal favorites like crunchy apples and sweet beets. Use a mandoline to thinly slice these veggies and arrange on a plate. Top with an easy vinaigrette for a beautiful side for your Thanksgiving meal. Vinaigrette Ingredients: • ½...
Summer Spaghetti with Pea Shoot Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
Here is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes to enjoy during the Summer. I always try to make pea shoot pesto in the early Spring and freeze it for easy Summer dishes. This recipe can also be enjoyed as a cold pasta salad on a hot Summer day. Add fresh...