Used different ingredients. I really dug this! I love root vegetables, but I substituted broccoli and celery for the parsnip and turnip, as we didn't have any. And threw in alittle more salt. Also had to add alot more water! But I loved it! - 29 Sep 2008

Used different ingredients. Quick and easy. Too spicy, so would cut back to 1/2 tsp pepper next time. Also, added garlic and sweet potato for more flavour. - 29 Sep 2008

I did not care for this recipe. It was quite spicy, which is a good thing normally - except when it overpowers the flavour. Speaking of flavour, outside of the spices, there was none. I looked in the pot while I was cooking and said, "This is a very beige meal." The parsnips and turnips, which I'd never tried before, were not good, and I doubt I'll eat them again. One last thing... this makes a LOT of stew. I cut the recipe in half and I could hardly finish one serving. Two servings alone took up an around-three-quart pan. I would suggest something, but nothing could really fix this recipe without completely changing it. Oh well. - 29 Sep 2008