I don't like parsnip, but I've been growing it. And I only like beetroot leaves for salad.
But what I do is take these roots, and others eg swedes & fat carrots, and cut big slices very thinly, coat them (also very thinly, a spray mister is useful) with olive oil, sprinkle them with rocksalt & herbs I have to hand eg rosemary, and then bake them in a hot oven (fan 160) keeping a careful eye on them.
I then put them in nice big bowl lined with serviette or kitchen towel then take them and go & watch tv. Absolutely gorgeous.
