Southern Turnips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. turnips, peeled and cubed
3 medium new potatoes (unpeeled), cubed
1 bay leaf
4 c. water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in Dutch oven.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender.
Drain well; remove bay leaf. Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender.
Add turnips, potatoes, salt, pepper and red pepper; toss gently.
Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings.