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Mashed Turnips and Potatoes

October 15, 2013 By marketeditor

The fall crop of turnips is piling up at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. If you’ve never had them, it’s time you gave them a try.

Turnips, a member of the mustard family, are close relatives of radishes. Their flavor has a bit of a bite to it; they can be eaten raw or cooked.

It’s not necessary to peel thin-skinned young turnips, but larger turnips have thicker, tough skin that you’ll want to peel.  If you buy turnips with the leaves on them, remove the leaves before storing the root in the refrigerator vegetable drawer where they will keep for about 1 week.

Turnip greens are edible and will keep for 2-4 days. They can be sautéed or added to soups or stews. Try eating raw grated turnips in a salad, or cut into matchstick pieces for use in a stir-fry.

Turnips are very low in calories and high in fiber; 1 cup cubed has only 34 calories, 8g carbohydrate and 3g fiber, plus 30% Daily Value of Vitamin C.

For the simple recipe below turnips, potatoes, leeks and even milk can be bought at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

Mashed Turnips and Potatoes

2 pound turnips*, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 pound potatoes*, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek*, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
2/3 cup milk*
salt & pepper to taste

Combine the turnips and potatoes in a steamer set above 2 inches of boiling water. Steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan and add the leek and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender and translucent. Add the milk to the saucepan with the leeks, bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.

Mash the potatoes and turnips, then beat in the hot milk.  Add butter, salt and pepper to taste. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition per serving (not including butter, salt or pepper): 130 calories, 3g fat, .5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 4g protein, 80% DV vitamin C.

Ingredients marked with an asterik (*) are available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. For more information about food and nutrition contact Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, dwhitten@cornell.edu, 885-8995.

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Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Here a Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Here are a few of our favorite peanut butter products from around the market:

🥜Assorted Peanut Butters- Saratoga Peanut Butter Company
🥜Roasted Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies- The Chocolate Spoon 
🥜PB Cookie Cups Organic Dog Treats- Mugzy’s Barkery 
 
Online preordering for curbside pickup this Saturday opens tonight at 9 pm, be sure to stock up on these tasty treats and more! Just click the “Shop Now” button on our page.
 
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Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Cru Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Crush Monday!) This week we talked to Kim from Mugzy’s Barkery who brings healthy, locally made dog treats to the market. 
 
1. How did Mugzy’s Barkery get started? 
My sister Jaime started the business just over 5 years ago to have a healthier treat option to give her beloved Olde English Bulldog, Mugzy. Our treats are all natural and organic, providing a healthy alternative to mass-produced treats for caring dog parents. 
 
 2. What’s your favorite part about vending at the market?
Definitely getting to see all the dogs! The funny thing is I know all our regular customer’s dogs by name, not the owners. 
 
3. What are your most popular treat flavors?
Pumpkin paws (grain-free biscuits) and the pupcakes (a bite-sized treat) are really popular with the dogs but we also have flavors like PB cookie cups, apple cheddar training treats, banana buddies and more, so something to fit any pup’s tastes!
 
The PB cookie cups have been tried and approved by our market assistant’s dog, Lacey! 
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