Preheat oven to 425 Level off your rutabaga, by cutting off the naturally flat end. This will give stability while cutting slices. Begin to cut strips, about 1/4 inch wide. Once flat, trim around the edges, removing wax coating and skin. Cut into strips, coat in olive oil, salt and dried spice mixture. Evenly spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Oven bake at 425 for 25 minutes, until tender and slightly crisping on the edges. Remove, tossing to redistribute, returning to the oven for another 15 minutes. Fries are finished when they are golden brown and crisp. Serve immediately.



Ahh, the rutabaga. That weird, waxy ball that you see in your grocery store travels but never quite know what to do with it. I’m sure you’ve had it before, likely boiled to death and tasteless. Not today.