Are sprigs chervil and parsley the same thing?
I have seen a recipe using sprigs chervil but can’t them on the on-line supermarket. Can I use parsley as an alterntive with a salmon dish? A: Chervil is not the same thing as parsley. Chervil is one of the staples of classic French cooking. Along with chives, tarragon and parsley, it is used as an aromatic seasoning blend called “Fines Herbes.” Most frequently it is used to flavor eggs, fish, chicken and light sauces and dressings. It also combines well with mild cheeses and is a tasty addition to herb butters. Two forms of parsley are used as herbs: curly leaf and Italian, or flat leaf . Curly leaf parsley is often used as a garnish. Many people think flat leaf parsley has a stronger flavor. The fresh flavor of the green parsley goes extremely well with potato dishes (french fries, boiled buttered potatoes or mashed potato), with rice dishes (risotto or pilaf), with fish, fried chicken, lamb or goose, steaks, meat or vegetable stews (like Beef Bourguignon, Goulash or Chicken paprikas
