15 Reviews of Irish Carrot & Parsnip Mash

From: Susanjw

On Mar 11, 2004

I added half an onion, chopped, to each of the vegetables before boiling them. The result was just great!

From: Tasty Tidbits

On Nov 13, 2004

Made this last night for a special dinner and like all your recipes I have tried so far, was not dissappointed! I was making a typical down easterner's supper for some guests we were having over (Ham, beans, scalloped potatoes, brown bread etc.) and I wanted a nice vegetable dish to go along with it and chose this one. Excellent choice. I forgot to put the sugar in with the carrots, so I just added a pinch of brown sugar when I mashed them together with the butter. I also added a grating of nutmeg. Otherwise i did everything like the recipe stated. Thanks so much for a delicious recipe!

From: JustJanS

On Aug 19, 2002

Thanks for reminding me of an old family favourite that my mum often made. My youngest son had never eaten it , and really enjoyed it. It's a lovely winter veg, so sweet and tasty.

From: Sharis2006

On Jan 22, 2006

We had the dish tonight, it was very good. My husband and I enjoyed it much. However, I suggested my husband to alter the steps a bit. We boiled the parsnip first since it took longer time and also it only needed salt. Then, we added the sugar and boiled the carrot. Finally, I used the water to boil some peas. I drank the water afterwards as a clear soup. The colour combination of the mash and peas looks really nice on plates and of course tastes good.

From: kiwidutch

On Jan 13, 2007

Bergy, My new Zealand Grandma taught me this recipe as soon as I could stand in her kitchen and help out... and I still adore it today. DO use small sweet carrots rather than the really big woodier ones becuase the extra sweetness is very noticeable, the few extra minutes spent peeling them is well worth it. I get the stick blender out to get these really quite smooth but like them a little chunkier as well, it just depends on my mood and the day. Please see my rating system: a wonderful 5 stars for a veggie recipe that every kid should know the pleasure of growing up with. Comfort food at it's very best. Thanks!

From: SchmartGrl

On Mar 16, 2007

Okay, this is my new favorite thing!! Really. I swear, I just wanted to add some flour, soy milk and Ener-G Egg Replacer and make muffins or scones or something. Actually, I may try that and let you know how it turns out!

From: Evie*

On Mar 18, 2002

Had this for our St. Patricks Day cook a thon, its a recipe I have used for years, and a family favourite. Well except for my non eating vegetable son..lol..still delicious!

From: LatinaAtHeart

On Sep 13, 2007

I think this is a great take on veggies and a great low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. It would be great for a holiday dish...it's hearty yet not too rich.

From: sugarpea

On Apr 3, 2005

I could eat this by the bowlful. I skipped the salt and sugar and found 1T of butter to be just right. I'm having this again soon. So colorfully cheerful.

From: smarttart

On Jan 26, 2008

Was served this at a dinner party recently, it was made exactly to your recipe and was a wonderful addition to the main course. this is definately going to be a regular in my household. thanks for sharing.