This past weekend, I visited my boyfriend's uncle's garden in New Jersey. It certainly lives up to its nickname, The Garden State. We tasted a wide assortment herbs and vegetables. The one that left the longest impression on my palate was the parsley. Perhaps, it was because I just recently purchased the most incredible tabbouleh from Sahadi's while in Brooklyn. Normally, we use parsley as a garnish. This shiny green herb that originated in Iran is in season and could be the focal point of many dishes. During the oppressive August heat, I find it to be deliciously refreshing. Although, we tend to use this herb to enhance flavors in soups, casseroles, sauces, and salads, we can also use it as the centerpiece of a meal. Below are eight recipes that will make parsley shine:
- Tabbouleh
- Parsley and sweet onion sandwiches
- Parsley cumin parathas
- Parsley leaf potatoes
- Parsley, fennel, and celery root salad
- Parsley dumplings
- Parsley and cabbage salad
- Parsley soup
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