Gremolata Gremolata Gremolata or gremolada ( or ) is a chopped herb condiment classically made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. It is a traditional accompaniment to the Milanese braised veal shank dish "ossobuco alla milanese". Gremolata is also used as a garnish. "Gremolata" usually includes grated lemon peel, although the zest from other citrus fruits (lime, orange, grapefruit, etc.) may be used. There are also other variations, such as leaving out the herbs (parsley, cilantro/coriander, mint, sage) or the feature (garlic, finely grated fresh horseradish, minced shallot) or adding another item (Pecorino Romano cheese, anchovy, toasted pine nuts, grated bottarga).
Parsley frog Parsley frog The parsley frogs or Pelodytidae are a family of order Anura. The family consists of just one genus, Pelodytes, which contains only three species. These frogs can be found in southwestern Europe and the Caucasus. The common name of "parsley frogs" comes from the common parsley frog ("Pelodytes punctatus") which, because of its colouring, looks garnished with parsley. Parsley frogs are typical-looking frogs closely related to European spadefoot toads and megophryids, but differ largely in appearance. Unlike the megophryids, they do not have cryptic colouring, usually being green or brown. Unlike the European spadefoot toads, they lack hardened