Thayer in the Kitchen

Its the time of the year when our CSA share is over but we still find quite a few root vegetables lingering in either our frig or in a dark corner of our closet.  I'm always looking for new, creative and tasty ways to use them.  In this recipe, I think I have found a good way to use a rutabaga.  The original recipe suggested that pears would also work instead of apples.  I think I would prefer to stick with somewhat tart apples. Sunflower oil or extra virgin olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1-1/2# rutabaga, peeled, and cut into chunks 2 large tart apples, peeled and cut into chunks Kosher salt and black pepper 3/4-1 cup diced cooked ham 1 tablespoon apple cider or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter Put a glug of oil in a large frying pan that has a lid and heat over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook slowly until its soft, but not too brown about 5 minutes. Add the rutabaga to the pan.  If you don't have quite enough rutabaga you can substitute