Rosemary Parsnip Casserole Thanksgiving 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.

ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• In a bowl, combine parsnips, butter, rosemary, salt and a pinch of pepper; toss to coat evenly. Transfer parsnips to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread in a single layer.
• Roast, stirring half way through, until lightly browned and tender, about 35 minutes.

SAUTEED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add carrots and saute a few minutes (they take longer than parsnips to cook) then and parsnips.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Saute until vegetables are beginning to brown at edges, about 12 minutes.
• You can do the above a day ahead of serving and cover and chill in refrigerator.
• Add butter, rosemary, and honey to vegetables.
• Toss over medium heat until heated trhrough and vegetables are glazed, about 5 minutes.
• Check taste to see if more salt and/or pepper is needed if desired.

SAUTEED TURNIPS AND PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook turnips, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add parsnips and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more.

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Oil a sheet pan or a baking dish large enough to fit all of the vegetables in a single layer. Cut the carrots and parsnips into 3-inch lengths. Quarter the fat lengths, and cut the thin ends into halves so that the pieces are about the same size. Cut away the cores from the parsnips. Toss with the garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary sprigs, and olive oil until all of the vegetables are coated with oil.
• Spread in an even layer in the prepared pan or baking dish. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the heat down to 375ºF and uncover the pan. Stir gently, and continue to roast until lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, and serve.

ROSEMARY PARSNIP CASSEROLE (THANKSGIVING)

Steps:

• Peel and boil parsnips in salted water until tender.
• Drain and cut each in half lengthwise, or slice in rounds if parsnips are large.
• Arrange half of the parsnips in the bottom of a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Dot with half the amount of butter, sprinkle with half the amount of rosemary, flour and cheese.
• Drizzle with half the amount of "half and half.".
• Repeat layers.
• Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

SAVORY CREAMED PARSNIPS (THANKSGIVING)

Steps:

• Combine parsnip, onion and garlic in a medium saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until parsnips are tender.
• Remove from heat; drain well.
• Melt margarine in a heavy sauepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• Remove from heat and stir in rosemary, lemon rind, pepper and salt.
• Add reserved vegetables; toss gently.
• Serve immediately.

POTATO, RUTABAGA & PARSNIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter 13 x 9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
• Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until mashed but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer mashed vegetables to prepared dish.
• Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until onions are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spread onions evenly over mashed vegetables.
• (Casserole can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Preheat oven to 375°F Bake casserole uncovered until heated through and top begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.

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.

ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss parsnips with oil and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and golden, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

ROAST PARSNIPS WITH MAPLE SYRUP & ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Halve the parsnips down their length (as they are not too big, the cores shouldn't be woody so there is no need to remove them), then cut each half into 3 equal pieces. To do this, cut off the bottom and halve the top down the length. Boil for 5 mins, then drain well and toss with the flour.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the oil in a large roasting tin and heat in the oven for 5 mins. Add the parsnips, turn them in the oil and give the tin a shake so that all the parsnips are in contact with the base of the tin. Roast for 30 mins, turning once, until golden. Tip onto a platter, drizzle with the maple syrup and scatter with rosemary and salt.