Italian parsley

The difference between Italian flat-leaf parsley and curly-leaf parsley and when should each be used. While both come from the same family, they should be treated differently.

Oftentimes recipes will specify the use of flat-leaf or Italian parsley. Can you substitute curly leaves for flat, and vice versa? What’s the difference beyond appearance?Used to perk up dishes with its fresh green flavor and color, parsley can be much more than a garnish. The two main cultivars of this herb are curly parsley (Petroselinum crispum) with ruffled leaves and Italian parsley (Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum) with flat leaves.

A classic cool weather pesto, parsley pesto with walnuts or pecans is a great early spring or autumn accompaniment to pasta.

Photo of Cilantro, Parsley and Italian Parsley

Italian parsley and curly parsley are herbs with distinct characteristics. Here's the differences, whether using as a garnish or flavoring.

Learning how to grow Italian parsley is super easy and herbs are a great plant for beginning gardeners because they are so forgiving.

Cilantro, an herb with a pungent, lemony, slightly peppery flavor, is used fresh and added at the end of cooking. It does not keep fresh for long.

Check out this creative list of 25 parsley recipes ! From salads and soups to main courses and sides, this vibrant herb plays a key role.

This chimichurri recipe is full of bright, garlicky flavor! This classic Argentinian sauce is ideal with steak, fish, vegetables and more.

Find Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'var. neapolitanum') in Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem Summerfield North Carolina NC at New Garden Landscaping & Nursery (Flat-leaf Parsley)