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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

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It is potato month at Thumbs Up.  Please look at the bottom of this post for information. Not that long ago, I used parsnips in my chicken soup and no where else.  I could not imagine parsnips having a value of their own.  Of course, I really had not tasted parsnip.  In the soup, it had melded with other wonderful vegetables and of course, chicken. One day, I came across roasted vegetables with parsnips included.  I figured, I had nothing to lose with all those vegetables that I knew would be good.  That is when I discovered that parsnips have a life of their own.  Now when I see parsnips in a recipe I want to make it immediately. I have made this particular recipe before but I don't remember posting it and it is as simple as can be and has a subtle taste.  If you like mashed potatoes, I think you will like this dish. Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips Ingredients: 2 pounds parsnips 4 pounds russet potatoes  salt 1/4 cup chives 1/2 cu...