Which Herb Goes Best with Which food
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from justjeanne's
Herb Food Guide
Wondering which herb goes best with certain foods?
Here's a handy guide that will help match foods with the herbs that best
complement their natural flavors.
Beef
Basil, bay, caraway, coriander, cumin, dill, marigold, marjoram, mint,
sage, savories, tarragon and thyme
Pork
Anise, basil, bergamot, chervil, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, lemon
balm, mint, marjoram, rosemary, sage, savories, tarragon and thyme.
Lamb
Mint, basil, bay, caraway, coriander, cumin, dill, lemon balm, hyssop,
marjoram, rosemary, sage, savories or thyme.
Poultry
Chicken: basil or bay is always good; also caraway, coriander, cumin,
dill, lemon balm, marigold, marjoram, mint, rosemary and tarragon; for
both sage and savories. Turkey: thyme
Fish & Shellfish
Anise, basil, caraway, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, hyssop, lemon
balm (excellent), marigold, marjoram, mint, parsley, rosemary, sage,
savories, tarragon; shellfish and fish, rosemary, and thyme.
Breads & Cakes
Coriander, cumin, caraway, dill, marigold and marjoram, anise, fennel,
lovage and rosemary.
Goose
Sage
Duck
Dill, mint, hyssop, rosemary, sage, savories, or tarragon.
Eggs
Chives, dill, anise, basil, chervil, coriander, cumin, lemon balm,
lovage, marjoram, mint, parsley, rosemary, sage, savories, tarragon or
thyme.
Liver
Coriander, sage, or tarragon.
Salads
Anise, basil, bergamot, borage, caraway, catmint, chervil, chickweed,
chives, comfrey, coriander, cumin, dandelion, dill, elder, hyssop, lemon
balm, marigold, mint, parsley, salad burnet, roses, sweet cicely,
tarragon and thyme.
Soups
Anise, borage, chickweed, caraway, chives, cumin, dill, fennel, hyssop,
lemon balm, lovage, marigold, marjoram, mint, salad burnet, stinging
nettles, savories, tarragon, or thyme.
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