salsa is the world's most popular herb and a sprig of parsley can offer much more than just a decoration on your plate. rich in antioxidants the parsley is often used in potato dishes (cooked potatoes or mashed potatoes), in rice dishes (risotto), in fish, fried chicken, lamb or chicken, stews of meat or vegetables. the choices are endless! its health benefits include anti-inflammatory properties and a precious help boosting the immune system. since the parsley has a stronger flavor than coriander is best for cooking, being generally the preferred herb type for hot dishes. it should however only be added at the end of the cooking process so as to retain its taste, color and nutritional value better. if you are making a white sauce, use the parsley stems instead of the leaves, so that the sauce only retains the flavor and not its green color.