Parsnips develop a beautiful silky-firm texture when cooked and have a sweet, distinct flavor when roasted till the edges caramelize. They give soups and stocks an astounding depth of flavor because of their pungent complexity. Theyr'e delicious baked into gratins, julienned and served in salads or slaws and make yummy matchstick frie or chips. They can be prepared any way you treat a potato. Parsnips are the ultimate late fall root veggie as they are best after the first frost when their starches turn to sugar.