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Parsley is a member of the Apiaceae family (Petroselinum crispum), and often relegated to the plate as a simple garnish, but it may be one of the most underutilized herbs. Curly parsley has a bright, herbaceous, grassy, green, chlorophyll flavor that adds a lot in the way of freshness to dishes. Parsley is used in stocks and soups, especially the stems.Curly parsley is a mild herb and an excellent accompaniment to lighter dishes, such as fish, chicken, eggs, or vegetables. It also adds a light, fresh flavor to salads. Of course, it is the perfect garnish, and if there is one way to use it, this is a simple and excellent choice.Curly parsley differs from Italian or flat-leaf parsley primarily by leaf shape. As the name suggests, curly parsley has crinkled, ferny, curly leaves, whereas flat-leaf parsley has flat, cilantro-looking leaves.Not to be confused with the carrot-like parsley root (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum), which is entirely different, but has a similar taste.