Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Mashed Rutabaga, Turnip, and Potato
- 1¾ lbs. rutabaga, peeled and quartered
- 1½ lbs. turnips, peeled and quartered
- 1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup whipping cream
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
The vegetables can be peeled ahead of time if you hold them in separate containers covered with water and Fruit Fresh to prevent browning. Drain before cooking. Place the drained rutabaga in a 6 quart pot with ample fresh water and a pinch of salt. Boil 15 minutes. Add the turnips and potatoes and boil 15 minutes more, until all the vegetables are tender. Drain well. Mash the vegetables with the remaining ingredients. You can also puree them in several batches in a food processor.
