Herbs

Herb and FormFlavorUse
Basil
(fresh and dried leaves, ground)
Sweet, with clove-like pungent tangEggs, meats, pesto, salads, soups, stews, tomato dishes
Bay leaves
(dried leaves, ground)
Pungent, aromaticMeats, pickling, sauces, soups, stews, vegetables
Chervil
(fresh and dried leaves)
More aromatic than parsley, slight anise flavorEggs, fish, salads, sauces, soups, stuffings
Chives
(fresh, freeze-dried)
Onion-likeAppetizers, cream soups, eggs, garnish, salads
Dill weed
(fresh, dried)
Pungent, tangyBreads, cheeses, fish, salads, sauces, vegetables
Marjoram
(fresh and dried leaves, ground)
Aromatic, with slightly bitter overtoneCottage cheese, fish, lamb, poultry, sausages, soups, stews, stuffings, vegetables
Mint
(fresh, dried)
Strong, sweet with cool aftertasteBeverages, desserts, fish, lamb, sauces, soups
Oregano
(fresh and dried leaves, ground)
Strong, aromatic with pleasantly bitter undertoneCheese, eggs, fish, Italian dishes, meats, sauces, soups, vegetables
Parsley
(fresh curly leaf, fresh Italian flat leaf, flakes)
Slightly pepperyGarnishes, herb mixtures, sauces, soups, stews, egg dishes
Rosemary
(fresh and dried leaves)
Fresh, sweet flavorCasseroles, fish, lamb, salads, seafood, soups, vegetables
Sage
(fresh and dried leaves, ground)
Aromatic, slightly bitterFish, meats, poultry, salads, sausages, soups, stuffings 
Savory
(fresh and dried leaves, ground)
Aromatic, slightly pungentPoultry, meats, salads, sauces, soups, stuffings, vegetables
Tarragon
(fresh and dried leaves)
Piquant, anise-likeEggs, meats, pickling, poultry, salads, sauces, tomatoes
Thyme
(fresh and dried leaves, ground)
Aromatic, pungentChowders, fish, meats, poultry, stews, stuffings, tomato dishes
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