Fresh New Cookbook and a Salad

So I bought a new cookbook online. Not a surprise; two of my obsessions (cookbooks and online shopping) combined into one.

But in my defense, I plan on using this cookbook a lot. I know I say that--at least to myself--about every new cookbook, but I mean it this time. When I was flipping through it, I kept licking my lips wishing each of the dishes would magically appear on my dinner table. Ha ha. 

Anyways, I'm starting the recipes with a carrot and parsnip salad. Roasted vegetables, crisp arugula, fresh mixed greens and spicy cumin, all in one dish--yum. Enjoy!

Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Salad (adapted from Skinny Bitch)

Active time: 20 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. 

Makes 4 servings.

• 180 gr. carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch strips
• 200 gr. parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch strips
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
•  1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 cups mixed greens

1. Preheat oven to 375F. 
2. Toss carrots and parsnips in large mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. 
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine remaining oil, cumin, vinegar, shallot, mustard and miso paste; stir until incorporated. 
4. Remove vegetables from the oven and place in large mixing bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss until coated. Add arugula and mixed greens and toss more. Season with salt and pepper and serve. 

I love Soup

So there was some parsnip in my fridge, and I had absolutely no idea what to do with it. I had never really seen parsnip before I bought it last week (I know thats probably very ignorant on my part, but it is what it is).
Anyways, I found a soup recipe online and decided to accompany it with Roasted Mushrooms and Brussel Sprouts (a little more roasted than I would have wanted them to be, but still good).
So here's the recipe for the Parsnip Soup