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The following guide indicates those herbs and spices which best compliment particular foods, but it's by no means complete! If you're feeling adventurous, try your own mixing and matching and see what new flavors you can come up with.
| Stock: Vegetable: Bouquet Garni[1], Parsley, Sage, Tarragon, Marjoram Meat: Bouquet Garni, Parsley, Marjoram, Mint Chicken: Bouquet Garni, Basil, Sage, Tarragon, Nutmeg |
| Cheese (Ricotta/Cottage): Chives, Tarragon, Dill, Mint, Parsley, Basil |
| Eggs: Parsley, Tarragon, Chives, Paprika, Mustard, Basil |
| Beef: Bouquet Garni, Mustard, Paprika, Garlic, Marjoram, Cumin, Horseradish |
| Lamb: Rosemary, Mint, Garlic, Sage, Oregano, Marjoram |
| Pork: Oregano, Marjoram, Sage, Ginger, Cloves, Nutmeg |
| Poultry: Paprika, Sage, Bouquet Garni, Parsley, Tarragon, Basil |
| Fish: Oregano, Tarragon, Sage, Fennel, Chives, Ginger |
| Liver: Thyme, Basil, Bay Leaf, Tarragon, Caraway Seed |
| Stews & Casseroles: Bouquet Garni, Garlic, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon, Paprika, Basil, Marjoram |
| Curries: Nutmeg, Saffron, Fenugreek, Coriander, Ginger, Garlic, Cumin, Turmeric, Cloves, Cardamon, Lemon Grass, Chili |
| Marinades: Garlic, Ginger, Cloves, Cumin, Chili, Mustard |
| Pasta: Oregano, Basil, Parsley, Garlic |
| Rice: Saffron, Turmeric, Coriander, Ginger, Cardamon, Cloves |
| Vegetables & Salad: Cabbage: Caraway, Nutmeg, Dill, Fennel Carrots: Allspice, Fennel, Caraway, Dill Cauliflower: Dill, Tarragon, Caraway, Nutmeg Cucumber: Mint, Dill, Parsley Dried Beans: Garlic, Cumin, Chili, Paprika Green Beans: Basil, Garlic, Dill, Tarragon Green Salads: Fresh Thyme, Basil, Bay Leaves, Marjoram, Mint Peas: Mint Sage, Tarragon Potatoes: Chives, Dill, Mustard, Sage, Oregano, Parsley Pumpkin: Nutmeg, Fenugreek, Cardamon, Cloves, Ginger Spinach: Nutmeg, Basil Tomato: Oregano, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Thyme |
| Fruit: Mint, Allspice, Ginger, Cloves, Cardamon |
| Desserts: Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Aniseed, Lemon & Orange Rind |
Last updated: December 28th, 2005
[1] Bouquet Garni, used to flavor soups and stews, is simple to make. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 bay leaf. Add directly to your soup or casserole, or for a more subtle flavor, tie herbs in a cheesecloth bag and remove prior to serving.
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