I don't grow rutabagas but have no problem eating them. No amount of butter makes a turnip un-turnipy. By far my preferred methods for serving turnips is mashed in a casserole with carrots (as the carrot flavor dominates, but the turnip helps it from being too carrot-y), or as a replacement...
I chose lettuce and herbs (specifically chives) - my original chive plant is 9 years old I think? All my chives are descended from that one plant. Even when we moved and I forgot about it and forgot to water it it still came back the next spring.
Surprised so many folks have a hard time with...