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What Herbs Go Best with Which Foods

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It's true that most herbs go with most foods, but there are some pairings that are especially successful. Listed below are common foods and some of the herbs that best flatter them. While the table isn't the final word, it can be a starting point for your own culinary experiments.



ASPARAGUS - Chives Lemon balm Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

BEANS, DRIED - Cumin Garlic Mint Onions Oregano Parsley Sage Savory, Thyme

BEANS, GREEN - Basil Caraway Clove Dill Marjoram Mint Sage Savory Thyme

BEEF - Basil Bay leaf Caraway Cumin,Fenugreek Garlic Ginger Marjoram Onion Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

BROCCOLI - Basil Dill Garlic Lemon balm Marjoram Oregano Tarragon, Thyme

CABBAGE - Basil Caraway Cayenne pepper Cumin Dill Fennel Marjoram Sage Savory

CARROTS - Anise Basil Chervil Chives Cinnamon Clove Cumin Dill Ginger Marjoram Mint Parsley Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

CAULIFLOWER - Basil Caraway Chives Cumin Dill Garlic Marjoram Parsley Rosemary Savory Tarragon

CHICKEN - Anise Basil Bay leaf Borage Chives Cinnamon Cumin Dill Fenugreek Garlic Ginger Lovage Marjoram Onion Oregano Parsley Rosemary Saffron Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

CORN - Chervil Chives Lemon balm Saffron Sage Thyme

EGGPLANT - Basil Cinnamon Dill Garlic Marjoram Mint Onion Oregano Parsley Sage Savory Thyme

EGGS - Anise Basil Caraway Cayenne Pepper Chervil Chives Coriander Dill Fennel Marjoram Oregano Parsley Rosemary Saffron Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

FISH - Anise Basil Borage Caraway Chervil Chives Dill Fennel Garlic Ginger Marjoram Oregano Parsley Rosemary Saffron Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

FRUIT - Anise Cinnamon Clove Ginger Lemon balm Mint Rosemary

LAMB - Basil Bay leaf Cinnamon Coriander Cumin Dill Garlic Ginger Lemon balm Marjoram Mint Onion Parsley Rosemary Saffron Sage Tarragon Thyme

MUSHROOMS - Coriander Marjoram Oregano Rosemary Tarragon Thyme

PARSNIPS - Basil Dill Marjoram Parsley Savory Thyme

PEAS - Caraway Chervil Chives Rosemary Savory Tarragon Thyme

PORK - Anise Caraway Cardamom Dill Garlic Ginger Oregano Rosemary Saffron Sage Tarragon

POTATOES - Basil Caraway Chives Coriander Dill Fennel Lovage Marjoram Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Tarragon Thyme

RICE - Basil Fennel Lovage Saffron Tarragon Thyme

SPINACH - Anise Basil Caraway Chervil Chives Cinnamon Dill Rosemary Thyme

SQUASH - Basil Caraway Cardamom Cinnamon Clove Ginger Marjoram Dill Oregano Rosemary Sage Savory

STUFFING - Garlic Marjoram Onion Parsley Rosemary Sage Thyme

TOMATOES - Basil Bay leaf Chives Coriander Dill Garlic Lovage Marjoram Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Savory Tarragon Thyme

TURKEY - Basil Garlic Marjoram Onion Oregano Rosemary Saffron Sage Savory Tarragon, Thyme,

VEAL - Basil Bay leaf Chervil Chives Ginger Marjoram Mint Onion Parsley Rosemary Sage Savory Thyme

Sources:
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs


Recommended Reading
New Herb Bible : Growing and Knowing Your Herbs - And How to Use Them
by Caroline Foley, Jill Nice, Marcus A. Webb, Carol Foley

New Herb Bible, full of the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, offers sound advice on how to grow herbs easily, for both decorative and practical purposes-almost anywhere from windowsills to flower pots to beds and borders. It covers every stage from preparing and planting to harvesting and drying. A full directory of the best known and most popular herbs explains which are best for culinary use, which relieve common complaints or cosmetic problems, and which delight the senses with their lasting aroma. Included are recipes and remedies, a complete guide to cooking with herbs, and a special medicinal section by an expert in the field. Each herb is photographed in full color for easy identification, rendering New Herb Bible as beautiful as it is informative-ideal for both the longtime enthusiast and anyone who, intrigued by their increasing popularity, longs to be initiated.

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