Parsnips are fantastic

You know, I find it odd here how parsnip is almost like a rare vegetable here. It's very hard to pick up in the shops and only seems to be eaten during Christmas. It's related to the carrot and have been eaten for centuries. Yet in the UK we choose to eat chips (or fries if you American) or carrots instead. With the parsnip only appearing during times such as the Christmas period.

The parsnip is much larger and chunkyer than a fry (or chip) and it is much sweeters in taste. I really think Mcdonalds and Burger KIng are missing out in this regard. Aside from introducting people to the parsnip through the mainstream burger in a bad nature they could also help popularize. Even when not used in a complicated recipe a parsnip mixed with honey and mustard is wonderful. Even when eating a delicious lamb chop or turky (and it's 500 over food fodder) at Christmas it's usually the parsnip that remainds memorable. In general, I regard the parsnip as a far superior plate siding than chips (or fries if you American). If you for some reason have been parsnip shy because it's some weird vegatable I would highly recomend at least trying it. They come ready chopped and roasted just like chips (or fries if you an American) and in most cases, already covered with honey to increase the sweetness.

You know, I find it odd here how parsnip is almost like a rare vegetable here. It's very hard to pick up in the shops and only seems to be eaten during Christmas. It's related to the carrot and have been eaten for centuries. Yet in the UK we choose to eat chips (or fries if you American) or carrots instead. With the parsnip only appearing during times such as the Christmas period.

The parsnip is much larger and chunkyer than a fry (or chip) and it is much sweeters in taste. I really think Mcdonalds and Burger KIng are missing out in this regard. Aside from introducting people to the parsnip through the mainstream burger in a bad nature they could also help popularize. Even when not used in a complicated recipe a parsnip mixed with honey and mustard is wonderful. Even when eating a delicious lamb chop or turky (and it's 500 over food fodder) at Christmas it's usually the parsnip that remainds memorable. In general, I regard the parsnip as a far superior plate siding than chips (or fries if you American). If you for some reason have been parsnip shy because it's some weird vegatable I would highly recomend at least trying it. They come ready chopped and roasted just like chips (or fries if you an American) and in most cases, already covered with honey to increase the sweetness.

Yeah, parsnips are great with roast dinner too.

Turnips are nice too.

Sometimes I combine their names into tursnips too,

I would only eat that if it were fried and dipped in ketchup.

I don't know what that is, and i don't want to know. I'll take my unhealthy food, thank you very much.

Never seen a thread like this, but they are pretty great!

Besides the potato I'm not big on root vegetables. Is it worth getting into? Or should I stick to the nobler, above-earth, alternative?

@tineyoghurt said:

Besides the potato I'm not big on root vegetables. Is it worth getting into? Or should I stick to the nobler, above-earth, alternative?

Parsnip basically taste like a potatoe but much sweeter and buttery.

@whyareyoucrouchingspock said:

@tineyoghurt said:

Besides the potato I'm not big on root vegetables. Is it worth getting into? Or should I stick to the nobler, above-earth, alternative?

Parsnip basically taste like a potatoe but much sweeter and buttery.

So it's like a sweet potato/yam but not?

I have never had or heard of a yam.

I have never had or heard of a yam.

Parsnips, are indeed awesome. As are most root vegetables to be honest.

Now I want parsnips, or as I call them P-snipples. Nah, I don't call them that, I don't know why I'm lying to you people.

Hahah what is that a tuber? No thanks baconators please lol bacon joke.

I want to get into parsnips, but I've heard bad things about the parsnip community, as well as the steep learning curve. Any good parsnip livestreams I could use to ease my way in?

Parsnips are good but I prefer the disappointment in children's faces when they dig in thinking they're chips.

@ShaggE said:

I want to get into parsnips, but I've heard bad things about the parsnip community, as well as the steep learning curve. Any good parsnip livestreams I could use to ease my way in?

You don't want to go there man. That's the dark side of the internet. Seriously, crazy stuff.

Parsnips taste like arse. Swede potato chips all the way.

That'll never happen at US McD's or BK. Carrots are eaten by health=mindful peeps, but not thought of as a tasty side dish. Parsnips would only appear on a 'foodie' show; mebbe Jamie Oliver's (UK). .Another odd but good veggie is the eggplant, which is only available at true Italian restaurants here.

@ShaggE said:

I want to get into parsnips, but I've heard bad things about the parsnip community, as well as the steep learning curve. Any good parsnip livestreams I could use to ease my way in?

This was a good post.

Parsnips are gross.

I love parsnips. They're scrummy :3