To start making the tasty trimmings, simply peel your parsnips and carrots, and chop up the rosemary and thyme on a chopping board. Then boil water in a pan until bubbling and season with salt.
A great side dish to any roast, or with Christmas dinner, these thyme-speckled honey roasted carrots are cooked to enhance their natural sweetness. Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. In large bowl, combine carrots, shallots, thyme, butter, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper; toss to coat. Transfer carrots to foil ...