Chervil

Spring

In Season: Chervil

With Spring in full bloom, there's no better time to inject the aniselike flavor of chervil into a tired recipe for a new taste of inspiration.

With Spring in full bloom, there's no better time to inject the aniselike flavor of chervil into a tired recipe for a new taste of inspiration. Closely related to carrots and parsley, this herb has been around for thousands of years. But while its flavor has been a longtime staple in European cuisine, chervil is a relatively new herbal pleasure in most American kitchens. Sometimes called "the new parsley," lucky for us, this lovely lacy herb has been popping its cute head up in high-end kitchens all over the country.

When purchasing chervil at the market, be sure to choose stems that stand proud and tall with vibrant green leaves. And like most herbs, chervil's flavor is best fresh. If you're planning on using it in a cooked dish, be sure to add it near the end of the cooking process for the best results. Interested in how to incorporate this cute herb into your next meal? Keep reading for a few recipes starring chervil.

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Do You Buy Chervil?

According to Nation's Restaurant News, chervil's making a comeback in high-end kitchens, where it's being called "the new parsley."

According to Nation's Restaurant News, chervil's making a comeback in high-end kitchens, where it's being called "the new parsley." The curly dark stems are less expensive than other garnishes like microherbs, and they're prized for their delicate demeanor and slightly anise-like, bitter quality. Chervil rarely makes an appearance in my kitchen (save for the occasional navarin of lamb), but considering it's about to hit peak season, perhaps it's time to let it into my culinary life. Are you familiar with chervil?

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Definition: Chervil

Chervil An aromatic herb with delicate flavors of licorice and black pepper.


Chervil
An aromatic herb with delicate flavors of licorice and black pepper. With its curly dark green leaves, this herb is used both dried and fresh, although it tastes best fresh. It can also be used like parsley, but its flavor is lost when boiled.

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