Chervil 'Gourmet Parsley'
Chervil is an annual herb related to parsley but with a more delicate, slightly liquorice-aniseed flavour. It is particularly popular in France where it is added to omelettes, salads, soups and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbs.
How To Grow
Direct where they are to grow in the garden or in pots. Prefers rich, moisture-retentive soil in shade or dappled sun. Sow seeds 6mm (1/4in) deep. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear in 14-21 days. Thin out to 15cm (6in) apart. Water well. Harvest: All year round. Pick leaves as required.
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Recipe
Chervil Quiche
Ingredients
- 5-6 eggs
- 1 cups of cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh chervil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 1-2 sheets shortcrust pastry
- 1 cup fresh shelled peas
- 120 gr crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C.
- Whisk the eggs and cream together, stir in the herbs and season with salt.
- Grease a round pan. Gently lay the pastry over the pan, mould the pastry into the sides and trim by rolling across the top with a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle the peas and feta evenly into the pastry shell then gently pour the egg mixture on top. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes or until the quiche is set.
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