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Mashed Root Vegetables with Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
4 parsnips (about ½ pound)
2 small Turnips (about ¾ pound)
1 bunch Leeks
½ stick Butter (4 T)
*¼ C Cream
*¾ C Milk
Salt & pepper

Directions:
Directions:
1) Separate and wash leeks thoroughly, drain them, rinse again, and let them dry. When dry, cut them into 1/4” slices
2) Prep root vegs: peel, and cut into chunks of consistent size (turnip can be a little smaller if it feels very dense) [If prepping a while before cooking, cover root veg in water to prevent oxidation]
3) Place potatoes, turnips, and parsnips in a large pot; cover with 2 inches cold water. Season water generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and vigorously simmer until root vegetables are very tender and breaking apart, about 30 minutes. Drain.
4) While the root vegs cook, melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add the drained root vegetables, and stir to dry out, about 2 minutes. Add milk and cream (or your preferred substitutes), and stir to begin the mash. Mash to your preferred level of smooth. Heat until hot; season with salt and pepper.

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This comes from Alison. Alison has traditionally hated mashed potatoes. She introduced this at her NYC Thanksgivings and we’ve used it for that meal ever since. It requires a little more space for prep and execution, but the flavor is well worth it!

EdNote: Maybe Mark will want to try them?

 

 

 

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