Giant turnip, anyone?

In the spirit of adventure, I picked up a humongous turnip at the grocery store today (check out the picture – it’s as big as a pumpkin!). They were on sale in a pretty display at the front of the food section, looking all cheerful and pretty in a big violet-and-white pile. I couldn’t resist. Not until I got home did I realize I have no idea how to prepare this thing.

A quick search of the internet provided plenty of options. Here are some of the recipies I found:

This recipe for Raw Ravioli sounds like fun, as it uses thin slices of turnip in place of pasta, but I don’t have anything that would make such thin slices. Perhaps I need to visit the kitchen store?

This recipe for Turnip Casserole sounds good, but not particularly healthy. Plus, since I’m trying to cut out dairy this week, I think it will have to wait for another day.

This recipe for Spicy Turnips sounds promising, and I love Indian food.

This recipe for Baked Turnip and Sauerkraut Casserole sounds… interesting, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’d rather just have plain old sauerkraut.

Anyone have any other suggestions? If you cook with turnips, what do you do with them?