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You know how you’re supposed to try only one “weird” vegetable at a time in a dish, to coax your taste buds gently towards a more varied and interesting diet?  To that I say: it takes two to tango!  Some “weird” vegetables are just meant to be together; they bring out the best in each other. Take rutabaga, for instance, whose delicate sweetness pairs perfectly with the bold, mildly bitter flavor of collard greens.  I know: I used rutabaga and delicate in the same sentence.  But this root’s rugged exterior is deceptive; the flesh inside cooks quite tender and light. … Continue reading →