8 medium turnips (about 2 1/2 pounds)

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Olive oil spray

Lime juice or ketchup

1. Peel the turnips with a vegetable peeler, slice and cut into 2 1/2-by-1/2-inch sticks. Combine with the nutmeg, pepper, salt and Parmesan cheese in a large plastic bag; close the bag and shake to coat the turnips.

2. Spray 2 large baking sheets lightly with the olive oil spray. Spread the turnips in a single layer on the sheets and spray again with the olive oil.

3. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. Turn the fries over and continue baking for 15 minutes, until the fries are tender and golden in color.

Serve hot with a sprinkle of lime juice or ketchup.