Instructions: Place 6 cups water in large saucepan; bring to a boil. add potatoes and rutabaga; return to a boil Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are sot.

Drain vegetables, reserving some of cooking liquid if desired for mashing. with potato masher or electric mixer, mash vegetables until fairly smooth but some lumps remain. add buttermilk, margarine and salt; beat until well mixed. For a creamier mixture, beat in a small amount of the cooking liquid.

10 (1/2 cup) servings.

Description: "The flavour of rutabaga is mellowed in this attractive, tasty pairing with buttery flavoured yellow potatoes."

NOTES :
* Tip:
To substitute for buttermilk, use 2-1/4 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 3/4 cup. Warm buttermilk in small saucepan over low heat until warm; do not boil. or, in small microwave-safe bowl, microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds to 1-1/4 minutes.

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