Layered Parsnip Bake Food

GARLIC BUTTER ROASTED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450˚F.
• Prepare the Parsnips: Wash and peel (optional) the parsnips. Cut parsnips down the center, longwise. Then cut each half into 3 to 4 batons. From there, cut away any tough, woody core.
• Spread out the parsnips on a large rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
• Melt butter in a skillet set over medium heat.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant. DO NOT burn the garlic.
• Remove from heat and stir in the rosemary.
• Pour the garlic butter over the parsnips.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss to coat.
• Spread parsnips out in a single layer.
• Roast for 10 minutes.
• Stir the parsnips and continue to roast for 8 to 10 more minutes, or until tender.
• Remove from oven.
• Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
• Garnish with parsley and pepper flakes. Serve.

BAKED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Place parsnips in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; dot with butter. Add water. Sprinkle with the oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until tender.

PARSNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease/spray a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish.
• Cook sliced parsnips and carrots in boiling, salted water until tender (about 12-15 minutes); drain and place in prepared casserole dish.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute the onions in butter for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
• Reduce heat to med-low and add flour to saucepan; stirring constantly.
• Add cream, tarragon, salt, pepper, paprika and ground mustard.
• Add parmesan cheese and continue to heat over med-low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and mixture thickens.
• Evenly pour sauce over parsnip/carrot mixture in casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs with melted butter; evenly sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400 for about 20 minutes.

SWEET POTATO & PARSNIP BAKE

Steps:

• Boil the sweet potatoes and parsnips for 20 mins in salted water until tender. Drain really well, then roughly mash with half the crème fraîche and half the sage, the mustard and salt and pepper. Pile into a buttered ovenproof dish and smooth over.
• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan, pine nuts and remaining sage. Spoon the remaining crème fraîche over the mash, scatter over the bread and cheese mixture, then bake for 35-40 mins from fridge-cold, 25-30 mins if not, until golden.

PARSNIP & CELERIAC BAKE

Steps:

• Cook parsnips in a pan of boiling salted water for 2 mins, then tip in the celeriac and boil together for 8 mins. Drain well, then mash with butter and cream. Season, then add a grating of nutmeg, stir in the sage and spoon into a buttered ovenproof dish. Make up to this stage 1 day ahead or freeze for one month. Defrost in fridge overnight.
• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, almonds and oil together. Season, scatter over the mash, then bake for 35-40 mins from cold, 25-30 mins if not, until topping is crisp and golden.

POTATO, PARSNIP & HORSERADISH BAKE

Steps:

• Put the milk, cream, garlic, a sprig of thyme, the nutmeg and horseradish into a pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, then leave to infuse for at least 10 mins.
• Peel the potatoes and cut into slices the thickness of a £1 coin. Peel the parsnips, cut into quarters lengthways and discard the cores, then slice thinly lengthways. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
• Use 1 tbsp butter to grease a large baking dish, then layer up the potatoes and parsnips, adding a few thyme leaves and some seasoning with each layer. Remove the thyme sprig and garlic from the cream, then pour it all over the dish. Scatter over more thyme leaves, the breadcrumbs and the rest of the butter in little knobs. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hr, then uncover and finish for 25-30 mins more until the potatoes are soft, and the top is golden and bubbling.

HONEY-MUSTARD PARSNIP & POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Tip in the potatoes and parsnips, bring back to the boil and simmer for 5 mins. Gently drain so they don't rough up too much, then tip into a baking dish.
• Melt the butter in a big saucepan, then stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins. Gradually stir in the milk to a smooth, lump-free sauce. Cook gently, stirring constantly, until the sauce is nicely thickened - about 5 mins. Stir in the mustard, honey, vinegar and some seasoning. Pour evenly over the potatoes. Mix the crumbs and cheese together, then scatter over the top and set aside until ready to bake. You can cover the dish and chill for up to 24 hrs before finishing.
• Cook the bake at 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 for 30-40 mins until the top is crisp and golden and the sauce hot through.

CREAMY PARSNIP & SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Place the cream, onion or shallot and the thyme sprig into a small pan. Slowly heat to just below boiling point, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Strain, discarding the onion and thyme.
• Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 4. Rub the bottom and sides of a gratin dish measuring about 20cm x 30cm with butter. Peel the parsnips and trim the ends. Peel and scoop the seeds out of the squash. Thinly slice the vegetables.
• Layer the parsnip and squash in the dish, pour over the infused cream, then scatter with the thyme leaves and gruyère. Bake for 1 hr until golden and a fork slides easily into the veg.

PARSNIP BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and lightly fry the parsnips for 4-5 minutes.
• Arrange a layer of the fried parsnips over the base of a greased casserole dish, Sprinkle with the pepper and sugar and add a little of the milk. Cover with a layer of tomatoes. Pour over a little more milk and sprinkle over some of the grated cheese, and keep repeating these layers until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of milk and cheese.
• Top with the breadcrumbs mixed with the garlic and dot with butter.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180C/350F/gas 4 for 40-45 minutes or until cooked through.