re: Parsnips

Dice them and coat in olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt and a little paprika (smoked if you have it). Make a single layer on a baking sheet and throw in the oven at 475 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle a little more kosher salt across the top to give them that salty crunch. Back in the oven to your likeness. I like my nearly burnt, so I probably do another 15 minutes or so.