Questions tagged [parsnip]
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Why are parsnips sold pre-clipped?
In Swedish and, I'm led to believe, British supermarkets, parsnips are often sold pre-clipped. Topped and tailed.
If I have a choice, I prefer to buy my veg with a few leaves on so I can see how fresh it is. So I have rather cynically assumed that…
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How to clean and trim parsnips?
I have some parsnips, and recipe for them which said to:
Wash and scrape parsnips, and cut into 2 inch strips. Place into 2 inches of boiling water, and cook for 10 minutes, covered. Drain, add butter, salt and pepper as desired.
By "scrape",…
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Baby parsnips vs. parsley root
I cooked parsnips for the first time this week (glad I did - delicious). When the produce clerk pointed them out, I asked if he had baby parsnips instead (as the recipe called for them).
He pointed out parsley root, which looked very similar. I…
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How can I fix my parsnip puree?
So I've been trying to up my cooking/plating game.
I see that in many Michelin Star restaurants it's almost a meme to plate some protein on a vegetable 'puree' base, put some flowers and greens on top, and maybe some herb oil.
So I found some…
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