After several days of “let’s make latkes out of anything” including lasagna and mac and cheese, it was time for some “normal” latkes. But not quite normal; parsnips and potatoes are a great combination, so why not potato and parsnip latkes? Parsnips add a nice sweetness that added interest to the latke. It was another reason…
Category: Parsnips
Roasted Parsnip Bread Pudding
I harvested my parsnips last week. I ended up with quite a nice crop, best one yet. The first use was in a bread pudding I made for Thanksgiving, and it was one of our favorite sides (although nothing ever compares to the sweet potato casserole). The bread pudding would also be good for a…
Parsnip Frittata
Frittatas are a great way to use the bits and pieces of vegetables left over from making other dishes. I had parsnips sitting in my fridge, perfect to pair with Farmer Kim’s eggs in Mario Batali’s frittata recipe for la light, healthy dinner. These parsnips did not come from my garden. My parsnips did not…
Chicken with Parsnips and Leeks
I have debated posting this dish, but in the end taste has won out over looks. This is an ugly, boring-looking dish. That almost makes the fact of how flavorful it is even more surprising and enjoyable. Each time I would take a taste while I was cooking it, I was always caught off guard…
Minestrone
We recently added a 10 month old puppy to our family. He is a Shar pei – Lab mix and, aside from being my son’s new best friend, is my constant companion in the kitchen when I cook. He loves the end pieces of squash, carrots and tomato cores, and lays in wait for anything that…
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Parsnips in the garden!! Time to start harvesting. Carrots in the garden…all harvested, time to eat them all. Parsnips and carrots…sounds like time to roast some veggies. But not just roast, but add some warm spices….cumin, coriander, and paprika….finish with some lemon juice…yum. Roasted Parsnips and Carrots Adapted from Roasted Parsnips with Cinnamon and…
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