Best James Beards Pureed Parsnips Recipes

JAMES BEARD'S PUREED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Place parsnips in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Generously salt water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Puree parsnips in a food processor or food mill. If using a processor, take care not to overprocess or they will become gluey.
• Transfer pureed parsnips to a large bowl; whisk in salt, sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, and Madeira.
• Spoon parsnip mixture into a 1-quart baking dish. Dot top with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs or chopped nuts. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Serve.

PARSNIP AND CARROT PUREE

Steps:

• Place the parsnips and carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return vegetables to pot. Turn heat to low, stir in the chives and 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Begin to puree mixture using an immersion blender. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and continue to puree until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PARSNIP AND POTATO PUREE

Steps:

• Peel and core the parsnips. Cut them in one-and-a-half-inch pieces and simmer in boiling water until tender.
• Peel the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain and mash together with the parsnips. Heat the cream with the butter and add. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PARSNIPS AND CARROT PUREE

Steps:

• Cover carrots with lightly salted water in deep saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer about 3 minutes, then add parsnips. Simmer for 5 minutes more, or until both are cooked but not too soft.
• Meanwhile, combine cream and milk in saucepan and heat to warm. Reserve.
• Transfer carrots and parsnips to a food mill and mash to a smooth consistency. Return mixture to the saucepan and add butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream-milk mixture. Combine well over medium-low heat. Serve.