Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Posted February 1, 2004 I think of parsnips as strong-flavored carrots. I'm not a big fan of either myself. As with both, the slim, small roots are the sweetest. I have most enjoyed parsnips curried in a good authentic recipe. I've found them fine cooked in lots of butter, but that's certainly not slimming. I usually put one in a stew or pea soup but mash it up fine so the flavor is more subtle. I'll hunt for the curried parsnip recipe and post it when I find it. Donni - schilcoat Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:40 PM parsnips What do parsnips taste similar to? I've never eaten them. We eat turnips, rutabagas, carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes. I'm making my grocery list and wondering if I want to add them to try. Mashed turnips or rutabagas are great by the way. I also -- when I steam cabbage, add potatoes and whole baby carrots. The flavors go well together. Shara Quote
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Posted February 1, 2004 sometimes i roast a few chunks of parsnip along with roast potatoes on a sunday..just a tiny dash of extra virgin olive oil on top....lovely...... catherine >Donni Irschick > > >Re: parsnips >Sun, 01 Feb 2004 01:01:18 -0800 > >I think of parsnips as strong-flavored carrots. I'm not a big fan of either myself. As with both, the slim, small roots are the sweetest. I have most enjoyed parsnips curried in a good authentic recipe. I've found them fine cooked in lots of butter, but that's certainly not slimming. I usually put one in a stew or pea soup but mash it up fine so the flavor is more subtle. >I'll hunt for the curried parsnip recipe and post it when I find it. > >Donni > - > schilcoat > > Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:40 PM > parsnips > > > What do parsnips taste similar to? I've never eaten them. > We eat turnips, rutabagas, carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes. > I'm making my grocery list and wondering if I want to add them to try. > > Mashed turnips or rutabagas are great by the way. > I also -- when I steam cabbage, add potatoes and whole baby carrots. > The flavors go well together. > > Shara > > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Posted February 1, 2004 If you eat and enjoy all those roots, including rutabegas, then you'll love parsnips. I prefer them to carrots myself because, as was said, if you get the young ones they are soooooo sweet but with such a nice tang. I put them in curries too, although for the non-slimmers, they are wonderful glazed with maple syrup and butter/margarine. I also have two casserole dishes that are great with parsnips. If you like them, they go nicely mashed with soymilk on top of faux shepherd's pie - although that might be an acquired taste ;=) *By all means* do add them to your list! They're great ;=) Best, Pat ;=) -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Posted February 1, 2004 They are lovely mashed (no fat) with sweet potatoes, potatoes and swede. Mmmmmm, I love parsnips! Janey xx If you eat and enjoy all those roots, including rutabegas, then you'lllove parsnips. I prefer them to carrots myself because, as was said, ifyou get the young ones they are soooooo sweet but with such a nice tang.I put them in curries too, although for the non-slimmers, they arewonderful glazed with maple syrup and butter/margarine. I also have twocasserole dishes that are great with parsnips. If you like them, they gonicely mashed with soymilk on top of faux shepherd's pie - although thatmight be an acquired taste ;=)*By all means* do add them to your list! They're great ;=)Best,Pat ;=) Quote
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Posted February 1, 2004 > > They are lovely mashed (no fat) with sweet potatoes, potatoes and swede. Mmmmmm, I love > parsnips! > > Janey xx You mean all mashed together? I haven't tried that - but I will soon ;=) Thanks. Pat ;=) -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Posted February 2, 2004 Yes all mashed together - ordinary potatoes, sweet potatoes, swede and parsnips. Mash without any fat, transfer to a bowl and brown nicely under the grill. Perhaps pop some sliced tomatoes or chopped onions and black pepper on top. For me *dietwise* this is both McDougall friendly and sin free on Slimming World. I love vegetable mashes! Janey xx You mean all mashed together? I haven't tried that - but I will soon ;=) Thanks.Pat ;=) Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Posted February 2, 2004 This sounds great - and quick ;=) I'll try it. Thanks! Best, Pat > > Yes all mashed together - ordinary potatoes, sweet potatoes, swede and parsnips. Mash without any > fat, transfer to a bowl and brown nicely under the grill. Perhaps pop some sliced tomatoes or > chopped onions and black pepper on top. > -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Posted October 8, 2005 Hey guys, I have a bag of parsnips, what should I do with them? Go on and get funny now and I will beat ya with one. I know they are sweet right? Like yams? I had some a year ago but I forget. Please help, LOL. Hugs, Chanda Quote
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 Well parsnips do have a sweetness to them, but personally I wouldn't compare them to yams. Maybe because the texture is so different and for me texture and taste seem to go hand in hand. Anyway, I grew up eating them as being roasted. They are really good that way. But I've also boiled them with my potatoes and mashed them up for a different spin on mashed potatoes. You can also add them to any kind of stew/soup you make. I think parsnips and carrots go great together, too. Denise , " PuterWitch " <puterwitch@c...> wrote: > > Hey guys, > I have a bag of parsnips, what should I do with them? Go on and get funny now and I will beat ya with one. > I know they are sweet right? Like yams? I had some a year ago but I forget. > Please help, LOL. > Hugs, > Chanda > > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Posted October 10, 2005 Thanks Denise, That is how I made them a year ago, with carrots, at my sister's, Denise loved them that way, that's my sis's name too, but I thought the parsnips were a bit mooshy. I guess what I could do for that is cook the carrots a bit first before I add the parsnips. blessings, Chanda - organic_homestead Monday, October 10, 2005 8:57 AM Re: parsnips Well parsnips do have a sweetness to them, but personally I wouldn't compare them to yams. Maybe because the texture is so different and for me texture and taste seem to go hand in hand. Anyway, I grew up eating them as being roasted. They are really good that way. But I've also boiled them with my potatoes and mashed them up for a different spin on mashed potatoes. You can also add them to any kind of stew/soup you make. I think parsnips and carrots go great together, too. Denise , " PuterWitch " <puterwitch@c...> wrote: > > Hey guys, > I have a bag of parsnips, what should I do with them? Go on and get funny now and I will beat ya with one. > I know they are sweet right? Like yams? I had some a year ago but I forget. > Please help, LOL. > Hugs, > Chanda > > Quote
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Posted May 16, 2007 I've wanted to try Parsnips, so I am glad to see this recipe. Thanks for sharing it. Judy - ERB Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:00 AM Parsnips We cut carrots and parsnips together into matchsticks and then either saute or broil (using butter or olive oil) until the natural sugars caramelize: dark brown/black on the outside edges, amazingly sweet inside. Haven't met a child yet (or adult!) who didn't love 'em that way. Liz Quote
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