The veggie challenge Bonus Vegetable of the week - Rutabaga

Rutabaga  You get extra points in the Veggie Challenge on the Games Forum if you prepare and eat this vegetable, so try something different.

Rutabagas are also called yellow turnips or swedes.  The are big, lumpy roots that must be peeled.  They're very solid, so use a sharp knife and be careful when cutting them up.

Recipes to follow!

I boil them with carrots and mash the 2 together...very tasy this way.

I also love them raw-cut into sticks like carrots.

Thank you kristym!  Here's an old recipe of mine

Braised Rutabaga