Tornep with Chestenne

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2      lb           Turnip, small white -- peeled
 * -& cut in bite-sized pieces
 * 1/3  c            White wine -- mixed with
 * 2/3  c             -- Water
 * 12                   Chestnuts -- peeled
 * 1/2  tb           Dried sage -- chopped
 * 1      t            Honey

Directions

 * Young, small turnips should be cooked in water without wine for the first boiling. *Then throw away the water and cook slowly in water and wine, with chestnuts

therein, or, if one has no chestnuts, sage.


 * Parboil the turnips in water for 5 minutes; Drain.


 * Add 1 cup water and 1 cup wine. Add chestnuts and sage. Salt to taste. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer about 30 min.