Bob and I were discussing some of our favorite healthy embellishments.
The gremlins?

Note: A condiment made from finely minced parsley, garlic and lemon zest. Traditionally served with lamb and veal, it is also an excellent accompaniment for fish and seafood dishes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:•1 bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
•1 clove garlic, peeled
•1 lemon
•Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1.Wash and thoroughly dry the parsley.
2.Remove the leaves and finely mince until you have about 2 tablespoons worth.
3.Finely mince the garlic.
4.Use a lemon zester to remove about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
5.Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper. You can pound the ingredients together with a mortal and pestle or just use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass.

Makes about 3 tablespoons, or enough to garnish 6 servings of shellfish, fish, lamb or veal.
This perks up many other dishes as well – pastas, rice, salads – you may end up feeling as Springy as a Leprauchan, energetic as Gollum or as adventuresome as a Hobbit! This condiment won’t weigh you down.