The Ocean also provided them with... 1  Other fish (Halibut, Smelt) 2  Crab and other Shellfish. 3  Seaweed. 4  Whales It sometimes took men days to kill a whale. 5  Clams, Oysters, Mussels It was the women and slaves who collected the clams, oysters, and mussels from the ocean. 6  Other animals (sea otters, seals, turtles)
Prep. Cook. Ready In. 1  In a large saucepan cover parsnips with water, cover and boil over medium-high heat until tender, about 10 minutes. 2  Drain. 3  In a plastic bag combine flour and seasoning salt. 4  Dip parsnips in butter and place them in the bag. 5  Shake bag to coat parsnips with the seasoned flour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss parsnips with oil and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and golden, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve this side with roast chicken or pork, ham, or even steak.