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Ina Garten Has an Alternative for Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving—and We’re Obse...
Parsnips, the humble root vegetable, finally get their time to shine from the Barefoot Contessa
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33 Best Parsnip Recipes
Meet your new favorite veggie! Check out these parsnip recipes that are so good, you'll wonder why you didn't start...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Curried Parsnip Soup
“My mum used to make this recipe at home in England, where parsnips are more widely used than here. It’s...
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Parsnip Pancakes
Instead of rice or potatoes with her meal, Mom chose these delicate pancakes that are crispy on the outside and...
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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...
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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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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,...
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Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips
Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.
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Baked Parsnips
We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...
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Carrot-Parsnip Bisque
Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family...
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Parsnip Patties
I always grow parsnips in my garden and discovered this quick and delicious way to enjoy them. My wife and...
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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...
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Candied Parsnips
I clipped this recipe 20 years ago. It's a great substitute for candied sweet potatoes.
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Creamy Carrot Parsnip Soup
Our farm family would eat soup every day as long as it didn't come from a can! This smooth creamy...
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Creamy Root Veggie Soup
On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and...
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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...
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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....
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Agave Roasted Parsnips
Deliciously sweet and aromatic, this side dish of roasted parsnips nicely spices up any traditional meal.—Kathleen Thorson, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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Hot Dog Soup
This hot dog soup recipe combines hearty vegetables and hot dogs in a creamy soup base for a quick and...
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Hearty Bean Soup
This soup is convenient to simmer all day in a slow cooker, and your family will love it. —Alice Schnoor,...
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Roasted Parsnip and Pear Soup
Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips...
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Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup
Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup...
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Creamy Vegetable Chowder
This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...
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Winter Harvest Vegetable Soup
Rich, earthy root vegetables blend with savory spices and the tartness of apples in this wonderful soup from Barbara Marakowski...
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Maple-Gingerroot Vegetables
My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it—they...
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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...
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Roasted Fall Vegetables
I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne...