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CHERVIL
Chervil is a light green, lacy, fernlike leaf of Annthriscus cerefolium,
a low growing member of the parsley family.
Traditional Ethnic
Uses
Chervil is one of the classic components of the popular French herb
blend, fines herbes.
Taste and Aroma
The leaves of this aromatic and sweet herb bear a slight resemblance to
parsley; however, the flavour is more distinctive with a trace of anise.
A Few Ideas
Chervil brings out the flavour of other herbs. Stir it into scrambled
eggs or cheese and ham omelettes.
Chervil is useful for adding colour and
flavour to creamy dressings for pasta and potato salads.
Add it to
butter sauced mushrooms and serve over grilled steak or chicken breasts.
Crush Chervil in your hand or with a mortar and pestle before use.
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