“That is why I love cilantro - it is - to me - the essence of freshness and spring-time.”
Yes, it is. I tried this recipe the other day:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-tostadas-recipe.html
It uses cilantro in the chicken, and salsa cruda, and as a garnish, and also dried coriander in the refries, lol. It was very good.