Cookbook:Chervil

Chervil is a herb, used extensively in French cuisine.

Characteristics
A delicate herb, chervil has bright green feathery fern-like leaves and a slight resemblance to parsley. It has a flavour slightly reminiscent of liquorice.

Selection and storage
Chervil does not dry well and should be purchased fresh. Look for well-colored unwilted leaves.

Use
The herb is most common in French cooking, where it helps make up fines herbes and is used in a variety of dishes. Because the flavor is delicate, adding at the end of cooking is recommended. The leaves can also be used as a garnish.