Uncle Bills Carrots Turnip Parsnip Dish Recipes

CARAMELIZED TURNIPS , CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F 2. Toss the turnips carrots, parsnips, and garlic in a bowl with a generous splash of olive oil and salt and pepper. Spread them out in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast them for about 10 minutes, then toss them once (if tossed more frequently, they tend to break apart as they become tender).
• Roast for 5 minutes more and check for doneness - depending on the water content of the veggies, they can take from 15 to 30 minutes. The turnips are done when they are fork tender and nicely caramelized.

GLAZED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Put the vegetables in a skillet just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add enough water so that it comes halfway up their sides along with the butter and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover the vegetables with a round of parchment paper just large enough to fit the inside diameter of the pan, or with a lid set ajar. Simmer the vegetables until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cover and raise the heat to high. Toss the vegetables frequently in the pan, as the liquid evaporates to a shiny smooth glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

UNCLE BILL'S SIMPLE VEGETABLE BORSCHT

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium heat.
• Add chopped onions, grated carrots, diced green and red peppers and saute' for 5 minutes.
• Stir in green and red shredded cabbage, grated beet and saute' for 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
• Transfer sautéed vegetables to a large cooking pot.
• Add water, vegetable broth, cubed potatoes, tomato paste, chopped garlic, bay leaf, crushed peppercorns and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cauliflower florets, chopped celery, diced apple, paprika, soy sauce, dill weed and lemon juice and simmer covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• Remove and discard bay leaf.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Let borscht sit for 15 minutes before serving.
• Refrigerate any unused portion.

TRIO OF MASHED ROOTS (PARSNIP, TURNIP AND CARROT)

Steps:

• Place carrots, parsnips, and turnips into a pot and cover with cold, lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily breaks apart the vegetables, about 25 minutes; drain. Return vegetables to the pot.
• Mix butter, cream, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into vegetables; roughly mash together with a potato masher until vegetables are broken down but individual colors are still visible.

TURNIP AND CARROT MASH

Steps:

• Boil carrots and turnip/rutabaga SEPARATELY.
• When done, mash each SEPARATELY using as much cream, butter, and seasonings to your taste.
• Just before serving, drain any liquid formed at the bottom of the bowls and GENTLY combine them both.
• You should be able to see both carrot and turnip/rutabaga pieces in the combined dish.
• ENJOY!
• NB: Depending on your preferences, the amts of carrot vs turnip can be regulated. Leftovers freeze well.

UNCLE BILL'S CRISPY HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Rinse halibut steaks in cold water, then pat dry on paper towels.
• In a bowl, whisk eggs, add mustard and whisk until blended.
• In a shallow dish, combine garlic powder, dill weed, crushed cornflakes, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings; mix well to blend.
• Dip halibut steaks in egg mixture.
• Now place halibut steaks individually in dry mixture and coal both sides well.
• BAKING.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• In a 13 x 9 inch oven-proof casserole dish add olive oil and butter.
• Place dish in heated oven until butter melts.
• Place coated steaks in casserole dish in a single layer.
• Bake in preheated 450 F oven for 5 minutes, then turn over and continue to bake for another 5 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK halibut steaks.
• FRYING.
• In a large frying pan, melt butter with olive oil on medium high heat.
• Add steaks and fry for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
• DO NOT OVERCOOK halibut steaks.
• Serve with with a nice homemade tartar sauce.