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Tips: ·* Parsley contains essential oils; most important one, apiole, is a kidney stimulant. Because these essential oils can stimulate uterine contractions, pregnant women should avoid eating large quantities of it. BUT, after baby is born, parsley can help tone uterus and promote lactation. ·* Don't cook parsley, because heat destroys its valuable vitamins and minerals. To retain parsley's flavor, chop herb just before using and add it to hot foods at last minute. ·* Avoid dried parsley, it is far less tasty and healthful than fresh herb. ·* Try flat leaf variety, also called Italian parsley, It has more nutrients and a better flavor than curly parsley. ·* Add parsley to compliment a dish, such as potatoes, smoked salmon, trout, poultry, pasta and vegetables. ·* Freeze fresh parsley to save preparation time in kitchen. Wash, zip seal plastic bag. You can then remove amount you need with each recipe. ·* To keep parsley fresh, sprinkle it with water, wrapping it in paper towels and refrigerating it in a plastic bag. Or place parsley stems in a glass of water, like a bunch or flowers, and refrigerate.
This Healthy Parsley spread is great on crackers, for dip or on wheat bread as a sandwich spread.
2 bunches of parsley 2 shallots or green onions ½ cup Vanilla Soy Milk or Heavy Unpasteurized Cream 1 cup Tofu cream cheese 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice Salt to taste White pepper as desired 2 scallions 2 or 4 large tomatoes Cayenne pepper to taste.
1) Wash parsley in cold water and strip leaves from stalks. Coarsely chop leaves. Peel and dice shallots. 2) Mix together Soy Milk or heavy cream, tofu cream cheese, lemon juice, parsley and diced shallots. 3) Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4) Peel scallions; cut into thin rings. Dice 2 tomatoes, season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste; mix with scallions.
When using four tomatoes cut remaining 2 tomatoes into ½ inch slices cover them with parsley spread and top with scallion mixture or use as cracker spread or sandwich filling. Will store covered for several days in fridge!
*** Lena Sanchez Author of "Handbook Of Herbs To Health & Other Secrets," "Antibiotic Alternatives To Preventing Mega Bacteria," & "Dangers & Secrets Doctors Refuse To Tell You." Online at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com and Editor of "Natural Environmental Health Facts & Your Home Business Coach" ezine subscribe at http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm ----------------------------------------
Author of "Handbook Of Herbs To Health & Other Secrets," "Antibiotic Alternatives To Preventing Mega Bacteria," & "Dangers & Secrets Doctors Refuse To Tell You." Online at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com and Editor of "Natural Environmental Health Facts & Your Home Business Coach" ezine subscribe at http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm