Chervil

Chervil from Old Town Spice Shop is a delicate culinary herb with a subtle anise or licorice flavor. Often compared to fennel, tarragon, and parsley, it is milder and lends an elegant, gentle note to eggs, cream cheese, salads, and mashed potatoes. It is best used sparingly and added near the end of cooking.

At a glance

• Type: Dried culinary herb
• Maker: Old Town Spice Shop
• Botanical: Anthriscus cerefolium
• Flavor: Subtle anise or licorice, milder than tarragon
• Best uses: Eggs, salads, cream sauces, mashed potatoes

Best for

• Folding into omelets and egg dishes
• Stirring into creamy dips and cream cheese
• Finishing green salads with a light vinaigrette
• Brightening mashed potatoes and compound butters
• A refined gift for cooks who love fresh herbs

How to use

Add toward the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor, and use sparingly. It shines in eggs, cream sauces, salads, and herb butters for fish and chicken.

Flavor profile

Delicate and mild with a soft anise or licorice note, reminiscent of fennel and tarragon but more subtle.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop crafts small-batch blends and single herbs and spices for home cooks who care about freshness and flavor.