Parsley
is a wonderfully nutritious and healing food, it is often under appreciated.
Most folks don’t realize that this vegetable has more uses than just being a
decorative garnish that accompanies restaurant meals. They do not know that
parsley is actually a store hose of nutrients and that it features a delicious
green and vibrant taste.
The
two most popular types of parsley are curly parsley and Italian flat leaf
parsley. The Italian variety has a more fragrant and less bitter taste than the
curly variety. There’s also another type of parsley known as turnip rooted (or
Hamburg) that is cultivated for its roots, which resemble salsify and burdock.
Parsley belongs to the Umbelliferae
family of plants, and its Latin name is Petroselinum
crispum.
Parsley
is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe.It has been cultivated
for more than 2,000 years; parsley was used medicinally prior to being consumed
as a food. The ancient Greeks held parsley to be sacred, using it to not only
adorn victors of athletic contests, but also for decorating the tombs of the
deceased. The practice of using parsley as a garnish actually has a long
history that can be traced back to the civilization of the ancient Romans.
Research Source: WH Foods
Simple
saucy pasta dish.
Bowtie
Chicken
Copyrighted
2013, Christine’s Pantry. All rights reserved.
Ingredients:
8
ounces bowtie pasta
4
tablespoons butter
2
boneless skinless chicken breast
salt
and pepper, to taste
3/4
cup chicken broth
2
tablespoons minced garlic
1
(10.5 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1/4
cup parmesan cheese
1
heaping tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions:
Cook
pasta according to package directions.
Melt
2 tablespoons of butter in skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of
chicken with salt and pepper, add chicken to skillet, and cook until brown and
no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet, slice in thin strips.
Set aside.
Add
remaining butter to skillet, and then add garlic, stirring, cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, stirring and heat through. Add
pasta and toss. Add chicken and continue to toss until combine.
Taste
and adjust seasoning, if desired. Top with Parmesan cheese and minced parsley.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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