Chervil

 

Anthriscus cerefolium

Similar veggies:

Parsley, cilantro (shape)

Other names

French parsley, garden chervil

A quick introduction

Chervil leaves resemble carrot greens or parsley, they have small frills and are a pale green.

Storage

In a closed container in the fridge.

Season

spring and fall

Suggestions for preparation

Chervil has a delicate flavour, so it is best used as a finishing touch. Try it on top of salads and soups, or together with other herbs such as parsley, tarragon, and chives to create the 'fines herbes' used in French cooking.

Recipes

Grilled peaches and walnuts with burrata and chervil

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's tips on how to use chervil

Chervil soup (Dutch recipe)

 
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