Parsley is a biennial herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It’s been cultivated for over 2000 years, first as a medicinal and later as a culinary herb. There are three distinct species of cultivated parsley: curled parsley (Petroselinum crispum), Italian or flat leaf parsley (P. neapolitanum) and root parsley (P. tuberosum). Here on Smoot’s Flavor…
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Recipe: Ratatouille with Basil, Parsley and Fennel
Ratatouille is a perfect late summer dish, when eggplant, tomato and zucchini are coming in heavy. Fun to prepare, beautiful to serve and simply delicious. In this recipe we include fennel frond for an added anise kick. INGREDIENTS 2-4 eggplants 2-4 zucchini and/or summer squash 6 tomatoes 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, plus 1…
Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms, Thyme & Parsley
Warm, creamy and comforting. This is a surprisingly quick meal to whip up. INGREDIENTS 8 oz fettuccine pasta 1/2 pound brown mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, stripped from stems 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons oil or butter 2 tablespoons flour 3/4…
Recipe: Tarragon-Grapefruit Mint Vinaigrette Dressing
The flavors of anise and grapefruit pair wonderfully together. In this recipe, we combine our grapefruit mint and French tarragon to craft a delightfully light dressing for summer salads. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup oil 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 cup grapefruit mint leaves, packed 1/4 cup French tarragon leaves, packed 3 sprigs parsley, leaves and…
Recipe: Parsley-Bergamot Sauce
Wild bergamot’s flavor is reminiscent of Greek oregano–spicy, earthy and pungent. In this sauce, I combined it with parsley, a little lemon juice and browned onion and garlic to make a delightful sauce to pair with veggies, meats or as a salad dressing. Sauteing the garlic and onion slightly will soften their heat and pungency,…
Recipe: Herbal Cruditte Dip
Some days it is simply too hot to cook and seemingly too hot to eat a square meal. Some summer days I will opt for a plate of cold fruit and veggies. This herbal cruditte dip is perfect for those exhausted moments. This yogurt-cream cheese dip is flavored with parsley, chives and salad burnet (for…
Recipe: Roasted Garden Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Freshly dug potatoes deserve fresh picked herbs. I roasted these with fresh chopped marjoram, sweet marjoram, basil and parsley, then turned on the broiler for a crisp finish. INGREDIENTS 6 medium sized potatoes, diced 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped herbs 1-2 Tablespoons oil Salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 375F Spread the diced potatoes…
Recipe: Marjoram Marinade
An excellent marinade for chicken and fish. Or use it as a salad dressing. Flavor pairs very well with garbanzos and tomatoes. Ingredients: Handful each of marjoram and parsley 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 1/3 cup oil 2 T water 1/4 c green onions (or substitute 1/2 cup chives) 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed…