Herb and Form | Flavor | Use |
Basil (fresh and dried leaves, ground) | Sweet, with clove-like pungent tang | Eggs, meats, pesto, salads, soups, stews, tomato dishes |
Bay leaves (dried leaves, ground) | Pungent, aromatic | Meats, pickling, sauces, soups, stews, vegetables |
Chervil (fresh and dried leaves) | More aromatic than parsley, slight anise flavor | Eggs, fish, salads, sauces, soups, stuffings |
Chives (fresh, freeze-dried) | Onion-like | Appetizers, cream soups, eggs, garnish, salads |
Dill weed (fresh, dried) | Pungent, tangy | Breads, cheeses, fish, salads, sauces, vegetables |
Marjoram (fresh and dried leaves, ground) | Aromatic, with slightly bitter overtone | Cottage cheese, fish, lamb, poultry, sausages, soups, stews, stuffings, vegetables |
Mint (fresh, dried) | Strong, sweet with cool aftertaste | Beverages, desserts, fish, lamb, sauces, soups |
Oregano (fresh and dried leaves, ground) | Strong, aromatic with pleasantly bitter undertone | Cheese, eggs, fish, Italian dishes, meats, sauces, soups, vegetables |
Parsley (fresh curly leaf, fresh Italian flat leaf, flakes) | Slightly peppery | Garnishes, herb mixtures, sauces, soups, stews, egg dishes |
Rosemary (fresh and dried leaves) | Fresh, sweet flavor | Casseroles, fish, lamb, salads, seafood, soups, vegetables |
Sage (fresh and dried leaves, ground) | Aromatic, slightly bitter | Fish, meats, poultry, salads, sausages, soups, stuffings |
Savory (fresh and dried leaves, ground) | Aromatic, slightly pungent | Poultry, meats, salads, sauces, soups, stuffings, vegetables |
Tarragon (fresh and dried leaves) | Piquant, anise-like | Eggs, meats, pickling, poultry, salads, sauces, tomatoes |
Thyme (fresh and dried leaves, ground) | Aromatic, pungent | Chowders, fish, meats, poultry, stews, stuffings, tomato dishes |
