Yeah, my grandmother always called them "turnips"... but I never buy the small, unwaxed ones because typically they're "white turnips" instead of "yellow turnips", which is what rutabagas are. I don't think they have the same "depth" of flavor. They are, however, MUCH easier to peel & chunk! So if you want something quite similar in flavor without the hassle of the "'bagas", yes, I'd go with the regular turnips!

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