| Parsley does adds a bit of life sometimes to an | | | | with a rub of light olive oil and season with lemon |
| otherwise a drab looking plate. But, that seems so | | | | pepper. |
| outdated. I like to use parsley when I cook | | | | Seasonings: Why not make your own herb blends |
| because it does add a subtle flavor. Parsley is an | | | | at home? I use fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, |
| herb, but is also used as a spice. Parsley is high in | | | | and chervil. You may used dried versions of |
| several nutrients, such as Vitamin K, Vitamin C, | | | | tarragon and chervil. Dice the parsley and chives |
| Vitamin A and folate. It is also an almost no | | | | finely and blend together. It is an excellent addition |
| calorie food on its own. | | | | to stews and sauces. Flat leaf provides more |
| There are two kinds of parsley, flat or curly leaf. | | | | flavor, but when in a pinch, the curly leaf is just |
| The store standard is curly leaf. It should be in | | | | fine. |
| tight bunches and bright green in color. Flat leaf, or | | | | Potatoes: This is a favorite potato dish in our |
| Italian parsley, doesn't do well as a garnish, but | | | | home. Wash and cut baby red potatoes in half (or |
| does have more flavor that its curly cousin. Even | | | | quarters depending on their size). Boil in water until |
| though they are different, with the exception of | | | | crisp tender. Drain well. Add a little olive oil to a |
| garnish, I have used them interchangeably. | | | | saute pan. Heat and add diced garlic. Saute the |
| Here are 5 ways to add parsley to your cooking | | | | potatoes until lightly browned and tender to touch |
| routine, with one extra for good measure. | | | | with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Add a |
| Meatballs: I can not imagine making fresh | | | | handful of diced parsley (either variety) and |
| meatballs without adding diced fresh (flat leaf) | | | | grated Swiss cheese. Stir gently to blend. |
| parsley. It is so subtle, but I miss that taste when | | | | Sautes: When I saute chicken pieces, veggies, or |
| it isn't there. | | | | pork, I always had a handful of diced parsley |
| Poultry: I don't stuff the inside of my chicken or | | | | (either variety) to the oil along with the garlic. |
| turkey anymore with the concern for the | | | | Garnish: Yes, use parsley as a garnish. Not on the |
| dressing not cooking completely. I manage to | | | | plate, but on the food. It is used as addition in |
| make wonderfully light and moist dressing | | | | Tabbouleh, potato, pasta, and macaroni salads. |
| separately. After I salt and pepper the inside | | | | Why not sprinkle a little over the scrambled eggs |
| cavity, I stuff the inside of the poultry with | | | | or the frittata, on the garlic bread, or in the bowl |
| quartered onion, quartered lemon, and a handful | | | | of soup? |
| of fresh parsley (either type). If I am roasting or | | | | Give this wonderful herb a chance to do more |
| grilling a chicken, I finish the outside of the chicken | | | | than make the plate look pretty! Enjoy. |