Crunchier than potatoes and starchier than radishes, turnips are used in some of our favorite winter root recipes. The pink-blushed, creamy-white roots should be readily available with the crop of winter produce at your local market. Pro tip: Don’t throw away the greens! Every part of the humble turnip can be used, whether it’s simply salt-roasting them till buttery and tender or giving the leaves a quick sautée for an elegant vegetarian dish. For even more ways to honor the turnip, we’ve rounded up our favorite turnip recipes here.

Salt-Roasted Turnips with Goat Cheese and Greens

Braised Turnip Greens

Roasted Turnips and Greens with Bacon Vinaigrette

Cracked-Wheat Porridge with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Turnip-Top Salsa


Dashi-Braised Chicken with Root Vegetables

Turnip Salad with Green Grape Vinaigrette

Turnip Galette

Braised Duck with Turnips

Turnip “Fries”

Turnip-Potato Purée

Turnip Soufflé

Turnips with Anchovies

Turnips with Yogurt and Tomatoes

Rabbit Stew with Red Wine

Rice with Duck and Turnips

Hashed Turnips

Turnips with Candied Bacon
