Parsnips

Mashed Carrots and Parsnips

Parsnips

1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
1/4-1/2 cup cream or milk
2-4 tablespoons butter
nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste

Boil carrots and parsnips until tender, about 20 minutes.  Drain well.  Add to food processor with cream/milk and butter and blend until smooth.  Alternatively, mash carrots, parsnips, cream and butter by hand.  Add a little water if too thick.  Add seasonings and serve hot as a delicious side dish.

Roasted Parsnip Fries

Parsnips

Parsnips, peeled, halved, and sliced lenthwise into tapered "fries" (ideally, a large-ish julienne where the pieces taper from no more than 1 inch on the thick end and 4 or so inches long)
olive oil
salt and pepper

Prepare parsnips as above.  Lay out on cookie sheet in one layer.  Drizzle oil on top, season with salt and pepper, and lightly toss to coat.  Roast in an 375 degree oven until browned, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Check half way though and stir to prevent sticking.  Serve these delicious treats hot!

Parsnip and Carrot Soup

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2-4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound carrots, chopped
1 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
2-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
salt and pepper
¼ cup cream or milk

Heat butter in pot on medium.  Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.  Add carrots and parsnips, broth, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.  Remove from heat and puree.  If too thick, add more broth.  Add salt and pepper.  Add cream or milk.  This soup is also good cold.

Root Vegetable Gratin

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2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
about 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium parsnips, peeled, trimmed, and thinly sliced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced (or 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced)
1 medium celeriac, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
8 ounces cheese, coarsely shredded

1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, bring cream, salt, and nutmeg to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.

Winter Root Casserole

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9 Tbls butter
1 lb. onion, halved and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. potatoes, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 lb. carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lb. parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
3 Tbls white flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup grated cheese

Sauteed Parsnips

Parsnips

Parsnips just might be the sweetest vegetable we grow, and cooked like this, their buttery sweetness is irresistible!

1 pound parsnips, washed and peeled
4 tbsp butter
salt and pepper

Julienne the parsnips.  Sauté them over medium-low heat in butter, stirring, until they start to brown a little and are soft. Season and serve immediately.  Serves 2-4.

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