Parsnip Leek Potato Mash Recipes

POTATO, CELERIAC & PARSNIP MASH WITH LEEK FRIZZLE

Steps:

• Combine stock (or water) and garlic in a large pot over medium high-heat.
• Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
• Then, add celery root and parsnips and cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until all vegetables are soft.
• Drain vegetables, reserving the liquid and then mash vegetables with a potato masher.
• Stir in olive oil, horseradish, chopped herbs and cream.
• If necessary, add a small amount of reserved liquid to make a soft puree and season to taste.
• Place in serving dish.
• Cut leek into long julienne strips.
• Heat oil in small skillet until very hot.
• Add leaks and cook for 20 seconds or more until golden brown.
• Remove immediately from oil and drain on paper towels.
• Season with salt.
• Sprinkle on top of potatoes and serve.

PARSNIP-POTATO MASH

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and parsnips in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, cover with cold water and salt it generously. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Put the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot.
• Drain the potatoes and parsnips well and return them to the hot pan. Stir the vegetables in the pan to dry them out a bit. Add the hot butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.

PARSNIP MASH

Steps:

• Peel and roughly chop 2 pounds parsnips. Cook in boiling salted water until soft, about 20 minutes; drain. Puree with 3 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated parmesan.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

SMASHED ROOT VEGETABLES AND CARAMELIZED LEEKS

Steps:

• Place potatoes, turnips, and parsnips in a large pot; cover with 2 inches cold water. Season water generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and vigorously simmer until root vegetables are very tender and breaking apart, about 30 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add root vegetables, and stir to dry out, about 2 minutes. Add milk and cream, and stir to break up vegetables. Heat until hot; season with salt and pepper.