Parsnip-Kola Nut

The sweet heady aroma of parsnips sparked the idea of adding the musty sweet character of kola nut in order to round out its flavor.  In pairing the parsnip and kola nut we were then drawn to draw upon similar flavors to complete the dish.  We unearthed our smoked Dr. Pepper to accent the kola nut and added a ragout of pickled apple and cucumber which we accented with tart cherries.  The dish was finished with our parsnip crisp.