Why Don't Italians Eat Cilantro? (diet, garlic, cuisine, eating)

[Spraynard Kruger]

Cilantro can be used in place of basil in a pesto. I think if I were to try that, I would cut it with some Italian parsley.

I use it a lot in Thai foods, like curry.

[nan5623]

BLEC ~~ I can't stand it. My DIL grows her own, and loves it.

[debzkidz]

I love it. It's so fresh and bright tasting. And I just love the way it makes the kitchen smell.

[Miaiam]

Cilantro replacing basil in pesto sounds just terrible to me.

This is just my taste, so please no unkind comments.

[Debsi]

Originally Posted by debzkidz

I love it. It's so fresh and bright tasting. And I just love the way it makes the kitchen smell.

That is just how I feel about basil. Couldn't do without it.

[VillageLife]

I use cilandro very often for tasting,love it!

[jackmccullough]

Can't stand it. I really have a hard time even fathoming its recent surge in popularity.

[2goldens]

Love it! Love basil but please ban the garlic powder.

[Bulldogdad]

The coriander plant produces an exotic mix of flavors when you consider the fruit, leaves and roots all have a different flavor profile. I absolutely love these herbs and spices in Mediterranean, Latin and Asian cooking.

I am so glad I don't have the chemical taste aversion to the flavors of this unique plant.

[Bulldogdad]

Originally Posted by 2goldens

Love it! Love basil but please ban the garlic powder.

Ban garlic powder?!? how will barbecue ever survive. Remind me not to vote for you.