Root-Vegetable Ragout
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut the carrots, turnips, and parsnips into ½-inch pieces.
Blanch onions for 5 mins, then add turnips and cook for 2 mins. Add carrots and parsnips and continue to cook untiltender, about 5 more mins.
Remove vegetables from blanching water with a slotted spoon and place into an ice water bath to cool. Drain vegetables, transfer to a bowl, cover, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, put vegetables into large skillet with sherry vinegar, butter, and chopped tarragon. Place skillet over medium-low flame and warm, stirring occasionally. Season.