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Roasted Carrot and Turnip Purée

Reel Chow Original Recipe!With the Holidays approaching, I have the urge to serve a starchy side dish which would go with either white or red meat. I also want to use what’s locally in season. Here’s my original recipe for Roasted Carrot and Turnip Purée.

My mash recipe is simple and flavorful. It incorporates fresh horseradish to give it some heat—an unexpected turn with this type of dish. Of course, if you are not a fan of horseradish then leave it out. This dish will still be tasty without it.

Roasted Carrot and Turnip Mash.

Roasted Carrot and Turnip Mash. ©Reel Chow

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Potato and Turnip Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette

Reel Chow Original Recipe!For Memorial Day I made this dish in honor of my father who is a veteran. He served his country for over 13 years, including three combat tours in Vietnam. No matter how many Purple Hearts or Silver Stars he has, my dad is my dad who loves cold potato salad! I jazzed up the classic potato salad with turnips, green beans and fresh dill with a homemade citrus and honey vinaigrette.

Cold potato and turnip salad with citrus honey vinaigrette.

Cold potato and turnip salad with citrus honey vinaigrette. ©Reel Chow

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