DESPITE ITS ZESTY bite and nice earthy flavor, the turnip has, historically, suffered something of an image problem. In the 1930s, when cartoonist Al Capp declared Dogpatch, his fictional backwater ...

High in iron, calcium and vitamin C, turnips are a nutritious root vegetable that comes in a variety of forms and sizes and can be used in a number of turnip recipes. They're most commonly pale white ...

Root vegetables are a staple of winter cooking, and the turnip is one of my favorites. The ones you’re likely to find at the grocery store are purple-top turnips with white flesh that grow sharper and ...

They're nutritious, easy to find and store, and are great in everything from soups and stews to side and gratins. Getty Images When was the last time you ate a turnip? These robust root vegetables get ...

What’s in season: When it comes to root vegetables, carrots probably get the most attention. But there’s so much more to enjoy beneath the surface. Root vegetables — including parsnips, turnips and ...

Even at this time of year, when the produce aisles are not exactly crammed with color and variety, the turnip is easy to overlook. At first glance, it seems so plain it’s easy to hurry past without a ...