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chervil

Scientific Name: Chaerophyllum

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Chervil: A Delicate Herb for the Culinary Enthusiast

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium), also known as garden chervil or French parsley, is a delicate annual herb cherished for its subtle aniseed flavor and feathery leaves. It's a popular ingredient in French cuisine, notably in the fines herbes mixture.

Considerations for Pets

  • Chervil has leaves that resemble finely cut parsley, and is therefore a potential concern for look-alike ingestion.

Considerations for Children

  • Chervil has leaves that resemble finely cut parsley, and is therefore a potential concern for look-alike ingestion.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anthriscus cerefolium
  • Common Names: Chervil, Garden Chervil, French Parsley
  • Family: Apiaceae (Parsley family)

Description

  • Chervil is an annual herb that typically grows to about 2 feet tall (approximately 60cm, noting the reference to 30cm in some seed descriptions, suggesting potential variation or cultivar differences).
  • Its leaves are light green with a lacy texture, resembling finely cut parsley but with finer stems and more delicate, almost wilting appearance.
  • It produces small white flowers on flat heads.

Flavor Profile and Culinary Uses

  • Chervil is known for its mild, sweet aniseed flavor.
  • It's commonly used to season mild-flavored dishes, including fish, soups, salads, and eggs.
  • Fresh leaves and stems are used to flavor various dishes.
  • The herb is often used fresh, added towards the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor.

Cultivation

  • Chervil can be cultivated for most of the year.
  • It prefers cool, moist, and shaded locations, unlike many other culinary herbs.

Quirky Facts

  • In Germany, Maundy Thursday is known as "Green Thursday," and green foods like chervil soup are traditionally eaten on this day.
  • Chervil's use in the kitchen dates back to 15th-century manuscripts, and it was also a favorite herb of the Romans.