Cauliflower

• Steamed cauliflower can be pureed in a food processor with ingredients like cream, butter or just milk to create a smooth dish that looks remarkably like mashed potatoes and taste comparable.

Parsnip

• Parsnips can be peeled, cut and boiled, then cooked similarly to mashed potatoes to create a delicious dish. The parsnip is a relative of the carrot and is sweeter than a potato.

Turnip

• Turnips can be cut and peeled and cooked in a milk and spice mixture, then mixed, mashed, whipped or pureed just like potatoes. Parsnips have a bite similar to cabbage or radishes.

Celery Root

• Celery root, also known as celeriac, makes a good alternative when cooked in milk and mixed with an ample amount of butter. It has a delicate celery flavor and is hard to discern from a potato in a recipe. The downside is it takes more time to cut and clean than a potato.