Why (And How) We’re Cooking Parsnips This Season

Among the many root vegetables popping up at this time of year, you'll find the humble parsnip: these (in my opinion) underrated little vegetables that resemble a white carrot deserve a place in every kitchen. Parsnips belong to the same family as the carrot and have a sweet, almost slightly nutty taste that is very appealing in colder weather – and since they are in season all winter (from around September to March), you are exactly then properly should cook with them.