Before using Parsnips , rinse well, trim the crown and peel the outer skin.

Parsnip has a flavor described as nutty, spicy or peppery. It's well suited to prolonged cooking, as in casseroles and stews, or oven-roasted on its own. It also fares nicely microwaved, steamed or boiled.

Classic preparations include mashed parsnips topped with buttered bread crumbs, glazed (partnered with roasted meats or game), creamed or in mixed vegetable soups.