On Sat 03 Dec 2005 10:10:54p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it zxcvbob?

> I bought a really nice looking rutabagas ("swede") today, and I don't
> know what to do with it. I know it's like a sweet mild turnip with
> yellow flesh. I'm not sure if they are starchy or not. What's the best
> thing to do with them? Thanks.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

Rutabaga is one of my favorite vegetables. I peel, cube, and boil 'til very
tender, drain then shake in the dry pan over heat to evaporate liquid. I
prefer them mashed and further dried, then seasoned with a bit of bacon fat.
A few hot pepper flakes are good.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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