Christmas parsnip recipes

These golden, honeyed parsnips have just the right mix of earthiness and sweet glaze to make a moreish Christmas side dish, and they’re quick to prepare

These crispy hash browns can be made ahead and reheated from frozen - ideal for unexpected Christmas visitors

Take your standard veggie side dish to the next level by tossing parsnips in maple syrup, cumin and turmeric - a great accompaniment to Sunday lunch

Make parsnips extra-special with a flavourful white miso and maple glaze. This makes a perfect Sunday roast side, or Christmas dinner dish to feed a crowd

Enjoy the best of Christmas in a traybake. A perfect Boxing Day feast for using up leftovers like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts and pigs-in-blankets

The parsnip makes the pudding extra light and soft – much like a carrot cake. Its earthy sweetness works wonderfully with the glossy caramel sauce

These sticky, caramelised root veggies have a dollop of marmalade to bring a sweet fruity element and delicate rose harissa for a little heat

Plenty of parsnips leftover from Christmas? Rustle up this easy parsnip, sage and bacon linguine for a comforting supper on cold winter nights

Looking to use up a glut of parsnips? We’ve swapped classic potato for root veg in these golden brown brunch latkes, with a poached egg and smoked fish

Spruce up your roots by adding crunchy nuts and caramelise with sweet maple syrup

The ultimate comfort food: sweet red pepper mixed into these meatballs add depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds

This decadent, savoury take on the classic bread & butter pudding can be served as a vegetarian centrepiece, or an indulgent side dish

Toss parsnips with maple syrup and dukkah seasoning for a flavourful side dish that's perfect to accompany a roast or Christmas feast

Roast root vegetables with maple syrup and thyme leaves until soft and sticky, then serve as a side dish to your traditional festive feast

This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites

Make parsnips really special for the Christmas dinner table. Sliced hasselback style, they're flavoured with orange, red wine vinegar and maple syrup

Bring out the sweetness of this classic roast accompaniment with maple syrup and sprigs of rosemary for a low-fat yet delicious side dish

Glaze your Christmas root vegetables with honey and coriander seeds, then add apple quarters and roast for an extra-special side dish

For a twist on a favourite Sunday roast or Christmas side dish, coat parsnips in polenta and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish

Dried mustard adds a slight heat to this sweet parsnip vegetarian side dish

Scented truffle oil and fresh parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé

This luxuriously creamy bake is the perfect partner to Sarah's veggie pie

Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde