Rutabagas!

I have been bemoaning the lack of organic rutabagas and parsnips at the Hollywood Farmers Market this winter, so imagine my excitement when I saw a large pile of rutabagas nestled next to the turnips at the Flora Bella stand this morning.

The roots were young and tender, and the greens were attached. I enthusiastically bought three bunches.

The larger roots will be mashed with potatoes for Bashed Neeps, medium-sized ones will go into a dish of Roasted Root Vegetables, and the smallest will be steamed, tossed in garlic butter, and served on their own wilted greens (in the same way I serve baby kohlrabi).

This will be a good week of rutabaga eating. Now if only someone would sell organic parsnips.