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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Autumn Vegetable Mash

I stop mashing before the veggies get too smooth because I like a chunky texture. But go ahead and keep mashing if you like them smoother in this dish. —Dana Balter, Naples, Florida

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...


Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup

Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup...


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...


Agave Roasted Parsnips

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

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...


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,...


Garlic Roasted Winter Vegetables

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


Savory Root Vegetable Soup

Instead of the usual side dishes, consider serving a vegetable-laden soup at Thanksgiving or other holidays. Each spoonful will warm...


Candied Parsnips

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