A delicate combination of spring herbs that are esteemed in French cuisine. Here we combine fresh chervil, tarragon, parsley and chives into a delightful vinaigrette. Taste the sweetness of the honey balanced by the anise flavor of the chervil and tarragon and finished with a little heat from the garlic and mustard. Delicious accompaniment to…
Category: Chervil
Recipe: Ricotta Spread with Fines Herbes Blend
This classic French herb blend lends itself to spring vegetables, spread over crostini, or cooked into omelets. Just don’t expose this to too much heat; the delicate flavors will dissipate quickly! Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup fresh herbs, finely chopped (equal parts chervil, tarragon, chives and parsley) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and…
All About: Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a tender spring herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae). An excellent source of vitamins and minerals, chervil has remained a steadfast culinary herb throughout history–especially in Europe. It’s delicate flavor grasps at parsley and sweet anise to yield a light, warming taste fit for any number of savory dishes. CHERVIL IN…
Recipe: Chervil Infused Icing
Since starting Smoot’s Flavor Farm, I’ve grown several herbs that were new to me. Many of these have surprised my taste buds, delighted my senses and made me wonder why they weren’t more common. Chervil is one of those herbs. Well-known to French chefs, chervil is likely a lesser-known herb due to its seasonality (only…
Recipe: Rhubarb Cake
Nothing says spring quite like rhubarb. The red-green stalks with their distinct tart flavor are the perfect ingredient for spring treats, like pies, cakes and tarts. Rhubarb pairs exceptionally well with a number of fruits and spices, such as strawberries, oranges and apples as well as cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. But this simple recipe lets…
Recipe: Chervil Coulis
Yet another recipe for our spring star herb: chervil. A coulis is simply a thin fruit or vegetable puree used as a sauce. Maybe you’ve heard of a raspberry coulis, drizzled over a summertime treat? A coulis can be sweet or savory, drizzled over fruit and ice cream or meats and vegetables. Our recipe for…
3 Flavor Upgrades for Deviled Eggs
If deviled eggs are a staple on your Easter dinner table, we’ve got three flavor ideas for you to take your egg game up a notch. See below for our fool-proof base recipe, then pick your flavor or try all three! Classic with Brown Mustard 1 teaspoon brown mustard 1 teaspoon pickle juice (substitute for…