How to Use parsnip in a Sentence

parsnip

noun
  • Grab 2 or 3 slices each of sweet potato, beet, parsnip and onion.
    — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020
  • These 19 recipes prove that parsnips are so much more than pale carrots.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, 7 Aug. 2017
  • Open it and pour the parsnips and their cooking liquid into a large saute pan.
    — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2017
  • The long tap root can be eaten raw in salads or boiled and eaten like parsnips.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Stir in the parsnips, celery and celery root and cook for a few minutes more.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Pour the stock into a large pot and add the parsnip, carrot, and celery.
    — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Wild parsnip, in fact, may date back to the earliest settlers.
    — Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 28 July 2017
  • Roast root vegetables like potatoes and parsnips for an easy side dish.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Toss garlic head, parsnips and shallots with olive oil in a large baking dish.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2018
  • There’s also duck leg confit with parsnip puree and pear mostarda.
    — Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Other such plants include wild parsnip, certain species of limes and figs.
    — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
  • Dig up the last of your root vegetables like parsnips, beets, and carrots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Add carrots, parsnips, celery, and sweet onion to whisk into a soup.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Grate potatoes, parsnips, and onion with a food processor or box grater.
    — Taylor Murray, Country Living, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cook until the parsnip and potatoes are soft.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Mains include short ribs with parsnip mash and sherry jus or Basque-style black cod.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Both parsnips and carrots are rich in potassium.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Wild parsnip spreads through their seeds when carried by wind, water, or equipment.
    — Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Add grated parsnip and gently mix in evenly.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Add carrots, parsnips and potatoes to slow cooker.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Place potatoes and parsnips in a large saucepan, add enough cold water to cover, and bring to a boil.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Its seeds look similar to those of anise and its roots resemble parsnip roots.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2021
  • Arrange parsnips and carrots on other side of same baking sheet.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Pair with vegetables and cous-cous or with light cod with butter and roasted parsnips.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
  • This crowd-pleasing dish works with almost any side, from mashed potatoes or rice, to pureed parsnips or green beans.
    — Simran Singh, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or parsnip puree for a springtime feast.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s a twist on much beloved latkes that uses carrots and parsnips for crunch and earthy tenderness.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Put the diced onion, carrot, celery, and parsnip (if using) in a heavy stockpot.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Get the best flavor and texture by choosing parsnips with small- to medium-width roots.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
  • Some dads prefer parsnips to porterhouse and radicchio to rib-eye, and there's nothing wrong with that.
    — Michael Schaub, latimes.com, 11 June 2019

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