Rutabagas are also known as wax turnips because they are dipped in parafin so they last forever. They are the size of a softball and have a pale yellow flesh and are slightly sweet. I use them, parsnips and regular turnips in addition to the "normal" root vegies in stews, incredibly tasty and healthy. They can also be prepared like mashed potatoes or fried like ff's much like sweet potato fries. Good stuff.