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Try this simple cooked rutabaga for a tasty, easy-to-make side dish. With just a few ingredients, you'll have tender rutabaga ready to serve. Save the cooking water; it's packed with flavor and great for soups or sauces.

1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed into very small pieces
In Dutch oven, cover rutabaga pieces with water to cover, plus about 2 inches over. Bring to boil, then cut heat to keep at a simmer until rutabaga pieces are tender. Using slotted spoon, remove rutabaga pieces and set aside. Set the rutabaga water aside to save.
The rutabaga pieces can be mashed to serve as a vegetable with a meal (add salt, herbs and/or butter to your liking).
The water the rutabaga was cooked in is rather flavorful. Use it as the liquid to add to your pan scrapings for making gravy. Freeze in 1-cup containers for future use. This water is also good added to homemade soup. Another reason to keep a frozen supply on hand.
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
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