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- Originated in Scandinavia, most likely Finland
- In Germany during World War I, many were forced to consist on a diet of rutabags
- Frequently served with haggis in Scotland
- Cumberland, WI celebrates an annual Rutabaga Festival
- Can be added to savory pies, including Shepherd's pie
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Cooking with Rutabagas
Most traditional rutabaga recipes originated in Scandinavia, with the Finnish and Swedish leading the way in contemporary rutabaga cuisine. Rutabagas are the most popular root vegetable in Finnish cuisine and is included in casseroles and is served as a side dish alongside meat and salads.In most cultures, rutabagas complement potatoes and are served as a part of meat stews.
Plural Pronunciation
According to The Rutabagan, the correct plural pronunciation of the word is "rutabagas." Many chefs of Scandinavian origin pronounce multiple rutabagas as "rutabaggie," which may derive from the Swedish language.
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Rutabaga on Amazon
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American Purple Top Rutabaga 600 Seeds - $1.19
Great when served with roast pork or beef, or mashed with potatoes! These large, smooth, globe-shaped roots are purple-red above ground and light yellow below ground. The sweet, fi...Amazon
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Beatnik Rutabagas From Beyond The Stars - $17.00
A hilarious sci-fi comedy. Walter Nutria, bored with high school in East Weston, is only too happy to enter the spaceship that descends from the sky one afternoo...Amazon
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Rutabaga History and Trivia
- The World Gourmet: All about Rutabaga
- Ohio State University: Selecting, Storing and Serving Ohio Kohlrabi, Rutabagas and Turnips
- University of Illinois Extension: Rutabaga Information
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