Learn how to buy, store, and use it.
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Parsley is more than just a pretty plate garnish.
What Is Parsley?
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What Does It Taste Like?
They both have dark green leaves and stems as well as a similar leaf pattern.
Cilantro leaves are thinner, more delicate, with rounded serrations at their edge.
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Tablespoon for tablespoon, dried parsley is also much more expensive than fresh.
Youre much better off using fresh parsley when dried is called for and not the other way around.
How to Buy Parsley
Fresh parsley is available in grocery stores year-round.
Curly parsley on the left; flat-leaf (aka Italian parsley) on the right.Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
Dried parsley is also available online from spice retailers.
Cilantro, basil, and oregano are all easy swaps for parsley.
Alternatively, place the bunch in a small glass of water so that the stems are submerged.
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Loosely tent the leaves with a plastic bag and store on a shelf in the fridge.
Rinse parsley just before using.
it’s possible for you to add whole leaves and stems to mixed salads.
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The stems are ideal for adding to soups, stews, and stocks during cooking.
The fresh leaves can be used in many recipes.
They hold up well to rough chopping, pureeing, and even roasting.
Here are a few ways to cook with parsley:
Use parsley in these delicious recipes:
