Parsnips Recipes

Even the pickiest eater will be pleased by these recipes with parsnips. Whether you choose mashed parsnips, parsnip puree or parsnip salad, you’ll wonder why you didn’t take a chance on it sooner.

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Parsnip Soup

This curried parsnip soup recipe is smooth and richly aromatic, a perfect antidote to cold weather. It comes together quickly, with curry powder providing a savory counterpoint to the sweet flavor of the parsnips and other vegetables.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder

This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...


Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and...


Parsnip, Pear and Pecan Salad

I didn't try parsnips until I was well into my 40s, but now I can't get enough of them. This...


New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks

When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were...

Candied Parsnips

I clipped this recipe 20 years ago. It's a great substitute for candied sweet potatoes.


Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips

Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.

Autumn Vegetable Mash

I stop mashing before the veggies get too smooth because I like a chunky texture. But go ahead and keep...


Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme

A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....


Maple-Gingerroot Vegetables

My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it—they...


Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever...

Slow-Roasted Root Vegetables

When she was a little girl growing up in Italy, my Aunt Virginia learned to make a dish called “Noodles...


Winter Harvest Vegetable Soup

Rich, earthy root vegetables blend with savory spices and the tartness of apples in this wonderful soup from Barbara Marakowski...


Parsnip Potato Gratin

Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte...


Maple-Glazed Parsnips on Kale

This recipe is special to me because it allows me to use delicious farm-fresh produce in a way my family...


Creamy Vegetable Chowder

This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...

Garlic Roasted Winter Vegetables

These colorful vegetables boasting a subtle herb flavor roast to perfection and are guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. They...


Vegetable Meatball Stew

Meet the Cook: People who try this comment on how much they love the sweet potatoes. But they can never...


Root Vegetable Pot Roast

During the hectic holiday season, I make this roast a lot. We've scarfed it down before and after shopping, and...


Parsnip Pancakes

Instead of rice or potatoes with her meal, Mom chose these delicate pancakes that are crispy on the outside and...


Carrot Parsnip Stir-Fry

Orange carrot slivers and yellow parsnips make a pretty and different side dish. If parsnips aren't available, you could substitute...


Agave Roasted Parsnips

Deliciously sweet and aromatic, this side dish of roasted parsnips nicely spices up any traditional meal.—Kathleen Thorson, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin


Baked Parsnips

We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...


Roasted Fall Vegetables

I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne...


Chicken Stew with Gnocchi

My chicken stew makes the house smell wonderful as it gently bubbles in the slow cooker. One whiff and my...

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Baked Veggie Chips

Colorful, roasted root vegetable chips are a fun, festive snack or side. These perfectly seasoned veggie chips are so tasty...


Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables

All kinds of root vegetables star in this colorful medley. Fresh thyme and sage season the mix of rutabaga, parsnips...


Hearty Bean Soup

This soup is convenient to simmer all day in a slow cooker, and your family will love it. —Alice Schnoor,...


Parsnip Patties

I always grow parsnips in my garden and discovered this quick and delicious way to enjoy them. My wife and...


Pot Roast with Vegetables

This old-fashioned favorite uses an economical cut of beef that's simmered to fork-tenderness.—National Livestock and Meat Board


Triple Mash with Horseradish Bread Crumbs

Why settle for traditional mashed potatoes when you can enjoy three times the flavor? Combine spuds with rutabaga and parsnips,...