Let’s not forget the Italian Parsley. This is the flat-leafed snob of the herb world. It looks exactly like cilantro, but it tastes like a lawn clippings that went to finishing school. I once grabbed a handful, thinking it was cilantro, and nearly cried into my tacos. It’s a vegetable, technically, but it’s also a liar.
Here’s a surprising fact: Italian Parsley is loaded with vitamins A, C, and K. It’s so healthy that eating it is like taking a multivitamin that also judges your cooking. If you want to use it, cook it—raw Italian Parsley has the texture of chewing on a shoelace. Your teeth will thank you for the warning.
