Gingered Pears And Parsnips Recipes

Steps:

• Combine 2 quartered Bosc pears and 3 sliced parsnips in a skillet with 1/2 cup each white wine and chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, the juice of 1 lemon, a few slices ginger, 1 bay leaf and a pinch each of sugar and red pepper flakes. Partially cover and boil until the liquid evaporates and the pears brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in a splash of water.

Steps:

• Fill a large skillet halfway with water; add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a boil. Add the pearl onions and cook 1 minute to loosen the skins, then drain and rinse under cold water. Using kitchen shears, trim the root ends of the onions, then peel off the skins. Return the onions to the skillet.
• Add the parsnips, ginger, rosemary, garlic, wine, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water to the skillet with the onions. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.) Discard the ginger, garlic and rosemary. (The vegetables can be made up to 3 hours ahead to this point; cover and refrigerate.)
• Reduce the heat to medium high; add the vinegar, brandy and butter and cook, stirring, until the vegetables just start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook, swirling the pan, until the vegetables are glazed, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper and top with parsley.
• Per serving: Calories: 185; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 30 grams; Sugar: 12 grams; Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 13 milligrams; Sodium: 122 milligrams

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy pot over medium heat.
• Add next 5 ingredients and saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth and parsnips; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
• Strain into another large pot; discard solids in stainer.
• Whisk in half and half.
• Simmer soup over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add parsnips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in carrots; cover and simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, combine the honey, butter, ginger and salt. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with pecans.

Steps:

• Place carrots and parsnips in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a large skillet, saute 1 tablespoon ginger in butter for 1 minute. Add the carrots, parsnips and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining ginger.

Steps:

• Sautee the onion and celery in olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
• Add ginger and sautee for another 5 minutes.
• Add carrots, parsnips, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, or until carrots and parsnips are tender. Remove from heat, let cool for 5 minutes.
• Process mixture in a food processor or with an immersion blender, and puree until smooth.
• Return puree to saucepan. Stir in cream and return to a simmer over medium heat. Add salt, white pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
• Garnish with chives and serve hot, or refrigerate, covered, for several hours and serve chilled.

Steps:

• Using coarse grating blade, shred pear in processor. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred parsnip in processor; add to pear. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then panko and a sprinkle of black pepper. Coat bottom of large skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by packed 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Sauté until brown and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.