It's never too early to start thinking about a plan for holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving. I was reminded of this when a Free Press reader emailed me in early October asking for a favorite mashed ...

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 ...

When my son-in-law Matt is in town for a holiday, he takes charge of the mashed potatoes. He is a perfectionist when it comes to spuds. He insists on ricing the cooked potatoes in a food mill, a ...

PREPARATION: To make parsnip mashed potatoes: In a large saucepan, add parsnips and potatoes, cover with cold water and boil until very tender. Strain and put through a food mill. Mix by hand in bowl ...

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.

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To make the mash, cut the parsnips into small ¼ inch cubes. Melt the butter and oil in a large pan on a medium heat. Add the parsnip and stir to coat all of the pieces with butter. Cook for 8-10 ...

When my son-in-law Matt is in town for a holiday, he takes charge of the mashed potatoes. He is a perfectionist when it comes to spuds. He insists on ricing the cooked potatoes in a food mill, a ...