substitute for turnip greens?

[idgy]

I couldn't find turnip greens at my g-store. I am making the Potage of Turnips, Leeks, and Potatoes from CL Sept. '99 issue. Can anyone suggest a substitute for me?

[Terrytx]

I have subbed mustard greens when I couldn't find turnip greens.

[emilycat]

I think mustards would be the closest, but you could probably also use collards or kale. You might have to cook the kale longer, though, and it wouldn't have quite as much bite as the others.

[shscharles]

Yesterday DH was working in the yard and in a fit of creativity, harvested the freshest looking dandelion leaves in the lawn. There were lots and lots of them and we substituted them for bitter greens in a soup for dinner. They were absolutely organic, perfectly delicious and would substitute for any green.

Is this a great country or what? Who knew?

[flowers]

I read somewhere that Swiss Chard is a good substitute.

[Ralph]

From Cook's Thesaurus:

"A staple of Southern cuisine, turnips greens are traditionally served with salt pork or ham hocks. The leaves are pungent and slightly bitter, especially older ones, but they become milder when cooked. Don't prepare them with aluminum cookware, as it will affect their flavor and appearance.
Substitutes: dandelion greens OR mustard greens OR kale (takes longer to cook) OR collard greens (takes longer to cook, consider blanching first to reduce bitterness) OR Swiss chard (milder flavor) OR spinach (milder flavor)"

[aggie94]

Could someone post this recipe for me? I couldn't find it on the BB or the recipe finder. Thanks!

[aggie94]

Just shamelessly bumping this back up, in the hopes that someone will post this yummy-sounding recipe for me.

Or am I gonna have to start a new thread...

[Terrytx]

I'll bump it for you again. I looked through all the CL stuff I have and and didn't see. Maybe you could email her.

[aggie94]

Thanks for looking, Terry. I'll post a new thread and see if someone comes to my rescue.