The parsnip, or Pastinaca sativa, was considered a luxury by aristocratic Ancient Romans, who served parsnips with honey to enhance their sweetness. It's thought that Tiberius may have acquired his ...

Mashed parsnips can make a light, fluffy side dish with a sweet and nutty flavor. Serve with a garnish of herbs and almonds. Instead of mashed potatoes, try mashed parsnips at your next company meal.

As a kid I never much cared for parsnips. My dad was wild about them, but I was unmoved, figuring that if they were white and ended in “-nip,” they must somehow be related to turnips. And I was ...

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 ...

Somewhere along the line, carrots got the better marketing, leaving their cousin vegetable, parsnips, out in the cold (though that is literally not a bad thing since frosty weather makes them taste ...