How to Use parsley in a Sentence

parsley

noun
  • Add pine nuts and fresh parsley.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Fresh parsley add just the right touch of green.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Top with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Both times used ½ basil, ½ flat leaf parsley.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Serve crab cakes with lemon wedges and more parsley and dill.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • It’s served atop schmaltzy, crunchy bread and topped with parsley.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • And the fresh parsley at the end kind of makes the soup, for me.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2020
  • In a small bowl, mix the chives with the parsley, dill and mint.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 31 May 2018
  • Clean, dry, and chop fresh parsley and put it in ice cube trays.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Add the clams and 1/2 cup of the parsley.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the parsley and the mint.
    — Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Frozen and dried parsley should be used within a year.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Stir in the eggs, pepper flakes and half the parsley.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • And in parsley-scarce times, basil, cilantro, and dill have stood in as the herb.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 14 June 2019
  • Defrost it overnight in the fridge and add the parsley.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • Use an equal amount of parsley or cilantro instead.
    — Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Sprinkle the parsley and mint over the dish and top with the sumac.
    — Reem Assil, Robb Report, 11 June 2022
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Lemon zest and fresh parsley keep the sauce from feeling too heavy.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Squeeze one lemon wedge over the shrimp and sprinkle the parsley on top.
    — Zella Palmer, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Lemon zest and fresh parsley keep the sauce from feeling too heavy.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Drain the green onions and parsley and add them to the blender, along with the crème fraîche.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
  • Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and parsley.
    — Bj Dennis, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Top the pork with the sauce and garnish with the lemon slices and parsley.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2022
  • Garnish with sprigs of cilantro or parsley.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Toss the squash in a large bowl with the red onion, scallions and parsley.
    — ExpressNews.com, 19 June 2019
  • One side is green from parsley and the other is red from a blend of chilis.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Stir in parsley and reserved rice.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026

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