Chervil
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| Illustration Anthriscus cerefolium | |
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| Species: | A. cerefolium |
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| Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm. | |
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium), sometimes called garden chervil, is an herb in the same taxonomic family as parsley.
Uses
Chervil is used to season hot and cold foods, including poultry, seafood, vegetables, and egg dishes such as omelettes, as well as soups and salads.
More delicate than parsley, chervil tastes slightly of liquorice. Chervil is an herb commonly used in French cuisine.
Chervil has had use in traditional medicine in the past, however some of them have been found to be toxicologically unsafe, especially for pregnant women.
