Shredded, scattered hash browns made with parsnips instead of potatoes. Here I describe the most basic form of these I’ve made, but you can add in pretty much anything before frying.

Anything starchy or fribrous (carrots, squash, celeriac, etc.) can be shredded in with the parsnips. Anything …

This is my go-to side for a variety of meat dishes, and I’m going to lobby the family to replace the mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving. Don’t know how successful I’ll be there, but I expect to win at least a few converts.