How to Use parsnip in a Sentence

parsnip

noun
Definition of parsnipnext
  • And for the parsnip pie ... this one’s kind of out there.
    — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Grab 2 or 3 slices each of sweet potato, beet, parsnip and onion.
    — Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020
  • And yes, raw parsnip, rutabaga, and pumpkin are a thing.
    — Olia Hercules, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cook until the parsnip and potatoes are soft.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • Save potato and parsnip peels for a wispy, crisp topping.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Wild parsnip, in fact, may date back to the earliest settlers.
    — Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 28 July 2017
  • This includes beets, carrots, parsnips and leafy greens.
    — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 2 June 2017
  • Toss garlic head, parsnips and shallots with olive oil in a large baking dish.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2018
  • The groundhog simply tunneled under the fence and sheared off what was left of the radish stems, emerging bean sprouts, and parsnip greens.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • Grate potatoes, parsnips, and onion with a food processor or box grater.
    — Taylor Murray, Country Living, 30 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • Sow seeds for head lettuce, parsnips, rutabaga, beets and turnips directly in the ground.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 14 July 2017
  • Another kind was topped with an oatmeal dukkah streusel and pureed parsnip.
    — Ileana Morales Valentine, Tampa Bay Times, 20 Feb. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • The grilled 12-ounce New York strip in merlot jus comes with sautéed wild mushrooms, fondant potato and parsnip puree.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2017
  • Roast Swiss chard mixture with 1 cup parsnips, 2 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme, 20 minutes.
    — Redbook, 9 Jan. 2014
  • There’s also duck leg confit with parsnip puree and pear mostarda.
    — Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Its seeds look similar to those of anise and its roots resemble parsnip roots.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2021
  • And the pasta tasting menu, which includes a killer pappardelle bolognese and black tagliatelle with parsnips and pancetta, is worth the splurge.
    — Alex Van Buren, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2018
  • The fall’s best root vegetables got a salad to call their own, with carrots, sweet potatoes, beets and parsnips.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 10 Oct. 2019
  • Some crops are too late to plant, such as cucumbers, melons, corn, beans, peppers and parsnips.
    — oregonlive.com, 8 July 2019
  • Wild parsnip spreads through their seeds when carried by wind, water, or equipment.
    — Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Bring 5 cups of water to a boil, then add carrots, celery root, onion, parsnip and parsley root, and boil 30 minutes.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Like the wild parsnip, giant hogweed contains sap that can cause a skin reaction when exposed to the sun.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Dish: Tongue and cheek, 12-hour braised beef with vanilla-parsnip puree, roasted pearl onions and heirloom carrots.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 Mar. 2020
  • Root crops, including beets, carrots, radish, parsnip, rutabaga and turnip, must be grown from seeds sown in the garden.
    — NOLA.com, 4 Nov. 2017

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