Chefs Transform the Unlovable Rutabaga
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Washington Post Staff Writer
Is the Rutabaga your idea of gourmet food?
"You must erase your childhood memories. Rutabagas are fabulous, with terrific color and a flavor that no one can quite place," says chef and co-owner Patrick O'Connell, who also makes rutabaga gnocchi and rutabaga gratin and pairs rutabaga puree with loin of rabbit. "Buy a 100-pound bag of rutabagas. You'll never regret it," says O'Connell.Advanced Rutabaga Studies Institute - Mentioned in Article.