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peel turnips with a peeler & cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
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fill a medium-size pot with water & bring to a boil.
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add 1/2 teaspoon salt & turnip cubes & bring to a boil again.
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turn the heat low,cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until the turnips are soft.
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drain the turnips into a colander in the sink.
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put the turnips back into the pot & warm on low heat for a minute ito dry off moisture.
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add butter,half-and-half & rest of the salt & pepper.
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stir with a spoon while the butter is melting.
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mash with a potato masher until soft & fluffy.