Root vegetables like parsnips, turnips and rutabaga are coming into their own this time of year. Delicious roasted or in soups and purees, they are the perfect cold-weather vegetable. And the often forgotten fennel makes your salads sing.


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Pacific Northwest

Make the most of the freshest seasonal ingredients from the Pacific Northwest with our delicious FoodFit recipes. We've collected an assortment here for you to try, but you can look for more in the search box above.

Fennel

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 Quinoa Fennel Pilaf
 Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Fennel Slaw
 Fennel Salad with Beets and Oranges with Balsamic Vinaigrette


Persimmons

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 Broiled Persimmons


Parsnips

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 Chestnuts, Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips
 Parsnip and Carrot Gratin
 Potato and Parsnip Puree


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