Parsnip-Potato Champ - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup butter
6 scallions, chopped,about 1 1/2 cups
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of grated lemons, zest of
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley

Preparation

In pot over high heat combine potatoes and parsnips with enough water to cover; boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer 25-30 minutes and then drain.
In same pot melt butter over low heat; add scallions and garlic; cook until softened- about 4 minutes.
Return potatoes and parsnips to pot; remove from heat.
Add next 4 ingredients; mash.
Transfer to bowl; dot with additional butter if desired.
Sprinkle with parsley.