Best Crazy Johns Carrot And Turnip Gratin Recipes

MASHED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place carrots and turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and mash. Add the butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

CRAZY JOHN'S CARROT AND TURNIP GRATIN

Steps:

• Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish or a 10-inch round or oval gratin dish and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss together carrots, turnips, scallion greens, parsley and 3 tablspoons of cornstarch.
• Spread vegetable mixture in prepared pan, pressing and smoothing it into place.
• In a small saucepan, dissolve remaiing cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the milk.
• When completely dissolved, add cream and remaining milk.
• Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, whisking constantly.
• Reduce to moderate heat.
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
• Add egg to milk mixture in slow, steady stream, beating until combined.
• Pour this hot custard over the vegetable mixture in gratin dish.
• Sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan cheese.
• (Gratin can be prepared 24 hours ahead to this point and refrigerated.) Dot gratin with butter and make in the middle of a preheated 375F oven for 45 minutes, or until it is bubbling through a golden crust.
• Let gratin stand 10 minutes before serving to crisp crust and allow custard to set.

TURNIP GRATIN

Steps:

• Thinly slice the turnips using a mandoline. Set aside.
• For the custard: In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, combine cream, thyme, garlic, nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Bring to just below a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
• To assemble: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a 2-quart baking dish, add a thin layer of custard to cover the bottom. Then add a layer of turnips followed by a layer of cheese. Repeat the process of layering until all of the ingredients are used up, making 3 to 4 layers. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until turnips are fork-tender with a golden crispy crust forms, about 15 minutes longer. Garnish with parsley and serve.

CARROT, PARSNIP AND POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake until the vegetables are tender, 40-45 minutes. Uncover and bake until cream has thickened and is beginning to turn golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) APPLE GRATIN

Steps:

• When you have peeled the rutabaga cut it in half lengthwise, then into quarters.
• Thinly slice each quarter crosswise and place in boiling water.
• Cover and cook apprx 10 minutes or until almost tender.
• Drain& set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Add Apples, salt, pepper& savory (thyme).
• Toss to coat the apples.
• Add Rutabagas& gently toss to mix all the ingredients.
• Pour into an 8" oven proof dish, cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 20 minutes Meanwhile in a bowl toss the bread crumbs, parsley& butter.
• Sprinkle the crumbs over the rutabagas (after their first 20 minute bake), return to the oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until the rutabagas are tender.
• Broil for a couple of minutes to allow the gratin to get golden.
• Serve hot.

TURNIP GRATIN

Steps:

• Special Equipment: mandolin, 11 by 7-inch baking dish
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the cream, garlic, thyme and cayenne in a saucepan and season it with salt. Taste to make sure it is adequately seasoned. Bring the cream to a boil and then turn off the heat. Let the mixture steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Butter the baking dish and layer in 1/3 of the sliced turnips. Sprinkle 1/3 of the grated cheese over the turnips and dot with 1/3 of the butter. Remove the thyme and garlic from the cream and pour 1/3 of the cream over the turnips. Repeat this process 2 more times until all of the ingredients are used up.
• Cover the dish with foil, place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, until golden. When done a fork should slide in and out of the center of the dish easily.
• For easier serving, let the dish rest 10 to 12 minutes before serving.
• Who knew a turnip could be soooooooooooooo good!

TURNIP GRUYERE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Place turnips in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add potatoes to pan, and simmer for 8 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
• Drain. Sprinkle turnips and potatoes evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and arrange slices in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Combine 1/4 cup milk, flour, and 1/4 teaspoon thyme in a medium saucepan, and stir with a whisk until well blended. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and add Gruyère cheese, stirring until smooth. Pour cheese mixture over turnip and potato slices, and toss gently.
• Combine seasoned breadcrumbs and butter; sprinkle over turnip mixture. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

TURNIP GRATIN

Steps:

• Boil turnip slices for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Rub a medium size casserole dish with clove of garlic, and then butter.
• Layer 1/3 of turnips into dish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with 1/3 of tarragon, parmesan, and swiss cheeses.
• Repeat layer steps twice.
• Pour cream over top.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.
• Using leftover butter, place bits of butter over the top.
• Bake at 400 for about 45 minutes.