PARSNIP, PEAR, AND POTATO PUREE

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Parsnips, pears, and potatoes are pureed with cream and cognac for a mouthwatering dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 russet potato (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Bosc pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cognac
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine parsnips and potato. Add enough water to cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • In two batches, puree half the parsnip-potato mixture, half the pear, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter, and half the heavy cream in a food processor, pulsing until smooth. Repeat process and combine both batches in saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and Cognac. Serve warm.

Abdulsalam Abdulbari
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


yk Habibby
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some additional spices.


Tuqeer Rajput
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less pears next time.


Dennis Samuel
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this dish definitely exceeded my expectations. The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect.


Leah Ko
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This purée is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. It's elegant and delicious.


Khanzadiii Khanzadiii
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I love the fact that this dish is made with all natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious way to eat your vegetables.


Tray'Von Poikonen
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Susan Mc Donald
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook parsnips, and this recipe definitely hit the spot. The pears and potatoes added a nice touch of sweetness and creaminess.


Shihab Ubbin
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This purée is a great way to use up leftover parsnips, pears, and potatoes.


Benitah Janix
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can serve it as a side dish, a main course, or even a snack.


Roji Darnal
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This purée is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so smooth and creamy that they won't even know they're eating healthy.


Nakaggqa Justine
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I'm not a big fan of parsnips, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pears and potatoes help to mellow out the flavor of the parsnips.


Witika Ndovie
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Ege Berber
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This purée is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and filling. I could eat it every day.


Bishal Joshi
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I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The pears add a nice sweetness that balances out the bitterness of the parsnips.


Storm
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This dish was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily.


Richard irizarry
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This purée was a hit with my whole family! Even my picky kids loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ssali Shaban
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe definitely delivered. The parsnips, pears, and potatoes came together to create a dish that was both flavorful and comforting.


Sehar Zahid
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This parsnip, pear, and potato purée was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was絶妙 and the texture was incredibly smooth and creamy. It was the perfect side dish to my roasted chicken.