Parsnips have a complex taste which, to be honest, is a little hard to describe. They share some of the sweetness of carrots but have earthier, nuttier, and sometimes even slightly spicy vibes, too. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe intensity of their taste and texture can vary quite a bit. I like them best in wintertime. Colder temperatures convert some of their starches to sugars, so they tend to be a little bit sweeter and crisper. You may want to explore available sources to suit your tastes, or simply bring a flexible attitude to the table. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFun fact: According to u003ca rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/2KcwaVQu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003eThe Produce Bibleu003c/au003e, parsnips were the most commonly used winter vegetable throughout much of Europe until the potato was introduced in the 18th century.