Since the way the turnip is cut determines the flavor, a slicer comes in handy. By slicing it into thickness of 1 to 2 millimeters, you can strike a balance between the pliability and texture.

Turnip Root Colors: golden, purple top, red, white. Here are a few tips about preparing turnips, rutabagas and parsnips. Raw (turnips): Cut off greens, rinse turnips under cool running water to clean, ...

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However, as with growing carrots from carrot tops, the root - the part of the vegetable that is commonly eaten - will not ...