If you've ever spotted cream-colored carrots at the grocery store, there's a good chance you've actually found parsnips. This root vegetable looks similar to carrots in shape and size but is quite ...

Mashed parsnips might be even better than mashed potatoes. They have the same creamy, luscious texture, with the addition of a distinctly nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Once topped with crispy brussels ...

Turkey and sprouts are synonymous with Christmas dinner and this year a rise in the price of both means the festive feast ...

The root vegetable is like a childhood friend — you can pick up right where you left off despite some time apart. So during ...

As the weather grows cooler, the root vegetables of winter are starting to sweeten. As the weather grows cooler, the root vegetables of winter are starting to sweeten. How to describe that ineffable ...

Low-key and pale (not unlike myself, come wintertime), the parsnip would never presume to inspire the cult-like excitement that folks feel towards, say, ramps, or heirloom tomatoes. But confusing its ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Sunday morning opinions and ideas newsletter. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. I haven’t always been a fan of parsnips.

Whether it's a turkey, a ham, or a roast, the star of your holiday table needs a supporting cast of delicious side dishes to ...

Not many of us would put up with wise cracks about our cooking, but as the executive chef at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Beau Green has come to expect it. His job makes him a pretty easy target for ...

The battle over which supermarket will sell you your Christmas lunch has begun. There are more side dishes on offer than ever before, plus ready-to-cook vegetables tempting the busiest of mums. Here, ...