The National Paralegal College reports that the test was first introduced during a 1970 U.S. Supreme Court case, Lemon v. Kurtzman.
Preheat oven to 450Â°F. Toss parsnips with oil and salt to taste in a shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan and roast in middle of oven, turning over halfway through cooking, until golden and tender, 30 to 35 minutes total.oss parsnips with oil and salt to taste in a shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan and roast in middle of oven, turning over halfway through cooking, until golden and tender, 30 to 35 minutes total.
Sprinkle the parsnips with 1/2 tsp. of dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. of dried parsley flakes, 1/4 tsp. of salt, and 1/8 tsp. of pepper. Cover the baking dish and bake the parsnips for 45 minutes or until they are tender. After 35 minutes or so, you can check to see how tender they are by poking them with a fork. Serve.