5 savory gratins with and Recipes

unsalted butter, turnips, trimmed and left unpeeled, chopped thyme, chopped savory, kosher salt, cayenne, heavy cream, grated parmigiano-reggiano (use a microplane)

rutabaga, peeled, sliced (apprx 6 cups or use a turnip), cornstarch, water, apples, peeled, grated, salt, pepper, fresh ground, dried savory or 1/8 tsp thyme, coarse fresh breadcrumb, dried parsley, butter, melted

potatoes, very thinly sliced, ham, chopped, white onion, oregano, thyme, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, black pepper, freshly-grated parmesan cheese, evaporated milk, butter

bacon, diced, onion, diced, garlic, minced, sweet potatoes, thinly sliced (1/8-inch thick ), butter, flour, whole milk, creme fraiche, nutmeg, brown sugar, salt and black pepper, to taste, parmesan cheese , grated, to taste (gruyere would be wonderful, too)