What is a rutabagasd: :mrgreen: Pardon my ignorance but what is a 'rutabagas' (Im from ireland) maybe that explains it .

swannie1943 Loc: Northern Ireland (UK)

:mrgreen: Pardon my ignorance but what is a 'rutabagas' (Im from ireland) maybe that explains it .

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

Parsnip, waxy root veggie, or in the same family, turnips etc

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

A Rudabaga is a so-called veggie that should be outlawed as unfit for human consumption... Absolutly HORRIBLE !

BigBear Loc: Northern CT

donrent wrote:

A Rudabaga is a so-called veggie that should be outlawed as unfit for human consumption... Absolutly HORRIBLE !

Also known as a turnip is one of my favorite vegetables.

CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach

BigBear wrote:

donrent wrote:

A Rudabaga is a so-called veggie that should be outlawed as unfit for human consumption... Absolutly HORRIBLE !

Also known as a turnip is one of my favorite vegetables.

I love them mashed with potatoes, yum.

Naps Loc: New Jersey USA

a rutabaga is a "wax turnip" or "yellow turnip". My Mom always made them for the holidays. It is now my turn.
I make them with butter,milk, salt and pepper but combined with white potatoes at a 3:2 ratio. Never have a holiday without them! Mine don't tast like Mom's, though!

Birdguide Loc: Ormond Beach, FL

swannie1943 wrote:

:mrgreen: Pardon my ignorance but what is a 'rutabagas' (Im from ireland) maybe that explains it .

Mashed they are great, roasted they are manna from heaven.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

swannie1943 wrote:

:mrgreen: Pardon my ignorance but what is a 'rutabagas' (Im from ireland) maybe that explains it .

I'm amazed at the negative opinions I'm seeing here for the poor turnip. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck (You must have heard that expression.), but I've always loved turnips. The only trouble is that they are tough to prepare, so we would save them for holiday meals. It's a very hard vegetable, so it's difficult to cut up. Then it has to be boiled and mashed, but the result is excellent - in my opinion.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Naps wrote:

a rutabaga is a "wax turnip" or "yellow turnip". My Mom always made them for the holidays. It is now my turn.
I make them with butter,milk, salt and pepper but combined with white potatoes at a 3:2 ratio. Never have a holiday without them! Mine don't tast like Mom's, though!

I didn't make them this year, but I'll have to get one and practice because I never have cooked one. I wouldn't like them mixed with potatoes, though. I like mine "straight up."

BigBear Loc: Northern CT

jerryc41 wrote:

quote=Naps a rutabaga is a "wax turnip"... (show quote)

I'm with you Jerry.
Straight up with a little salt and pepper.

I found a knife that peels them so quick and easy compared to other knives. Then I use a big meat cleaver to cut them up and cook them until a fork won't stick in them.
Then I use my wife's Kitchen Aid mixer to mash them up. Easy easy !! Good too. :-P

Naps Loc: New Jersey USA

I use a pressure cooker. I was really afraid of it, but am getting used to it. I cut off an end of the rutabaga, and use the flat side as the base. Then I slice it in about 3/4" slices. Then I peel it. So much easier that way! Then cube and cook.
I've found that my cooker only cooks 4 lbs well, so if making more I have to make 2 batches. So much work, I always make extra for leftovers!!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Naps wrote:

I use a pressure cooker. I was really afraid of it, but am getting used to it. I cut off an end of the rutabaga, and use the flat side as the base. Then I slice it in about 3/4" slices. Then I peel it. So much easier that way! Then cube and cook.
I've found that my cooker only cooks 4 lbs well, so if making more I have to make 2 batches. So much work, I always make extra for leftovers!!

The next time I'm in a supermarket, I'm getting a turnip!

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Rutabaga- a yellowish round shaped root vegetable that has an strong earthy flavor - mostly used in soups & stews.

Turnip- a white round shaped root with a redish colored top that has a sharp flavor much like a radish - also used in soups & stews.

Parsnip- a white root much resembling a carrot also used in soups and strews like a carrot but unlike the rutabaga and turnip the parsnip can be quite sweet an pleasant tasting when cooked like a carrot.

My mother used to slice and fry the parsnip like potatoes -GAG- they were bad.

Harvey -the retired produce man.

markar Loc: Michigan

jerryc41 wrote:

Naps wrote:

I use a pressure cooker. I was really afraid of it, but am getting used to it. I cut off an end of the rutabaga, and use the flat side as the base. Then I slice it in about 3/4" slices. Then I peel it. So much easier that way! Then cube and cook.
I've found that my cooker only cooks 4 lbs well, so if making more I have to make 2 batches. So much work, I always make extra for leftovers!!

The next time I'm in a supermarket, I'm getting a turnip!

They are not really a turnip, but in the family. I also love them mashed alone. Just put butter on them. Now I'm hungry for some rutabaga.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

jerryc41 wrote:

Naps wrote:

I use a pressure cooker. I was really afraid of it, but am getting used to it. I cut off an end of the rutabaga, and use the flat side as the base. Then I slice it in about 3/4" slices. Then I peel it. So much easier that way! Then cube and cook.
I've found that my cooker only cooks 4 lbs well, so if making more I have to make 2 batches. So much work, I always make extra for leftovers!!

The next time I'm in a supermarket, I'm getting a turnip!

A little salt sweetens them up when eating them raw like a radish.
Mmmmmmmmmm