Why try:
The rutabaga is not a beet or a turnip, but a golden surprise of a root—nutty and sweet when roasted or mashed.
How to buy:
Choose firm, heavy-for-their-size roots with no cracks or soft spots; preferably with greens still attached.
How to store:
Refrigerate tops separately in a loose plastic bag; they'll keep several days. Refrigerate roots in a loose plastic bag up to two weeks.