herbs spices
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Leaves, stems or flowers of an aromatic plant
Fresh or Dried Dried herbs are stronger than fresh When using dried herbs crumble or
crush them to release flavor Use 2-3 time more fresh then dried Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking
Bark, roots, seeds, buds or berries of an aromatic plant.
Usually dried – ground or whole Might be fresh, such as ginger Store in tightly covered containers in
cool dry place.
BasilItalian Cooking
BaySoups, Stews, MeatsUse the whole leaf, but
remove before serving
ChivesPotatoes, Garnishes,
Seafood, Soups
CilantroMexican Food, Thai Food, Sauces, Salsa
Lemon GrassChicken, Seafood
DillFish, Potatoes,
Pickles, Dips, Carrots, Bread
Mint Desserts, Lamb, Tea
Oregano
Italian Food, Mexican Food, Pizza, Spaghetti
Parsley Garnish, Meat,
Cheese, Salads, etc….
Rosemary Chicken, Seafood,
Mushrooms, Vegetables
Sage Pork, Turkey,
Stuffing, Mushrooms
Tarragon Chicken, Eggs,
Mushroom, Seafood
ThymeMeat, Poultry,
Mushrooms, Nuts, Potatoes
AllspiceTropical Evergreen
Tree BerryNutmeg, Cloves,
CinnamonPickling, Stews,
Baking
CarawayApple, Pork,
Sausage, Rye Bread
CayenneAny food, but can
add lots of heat!!
Chili PowderBlend of cumin,
garlic, onion and chili
Tex-Mex, BBQ
ClovesImmature flower
budsMeats, Stocks,
Sauces, Baking
CorianderCilantro seedsVariety of cooking
uses in savory and baked foods
CuminSeeds – used
crushedMexican Foods, Chili
GingerRoot of plantBaking, Asian Foods
NutmegSeed kernel inside a
fruitBaking, cheese,
eggs, Alfredo
PaprikaFinely ground powder
from dried pepperGarnish, salads,
sausage, casseroles
Peppercorn
Dried unripe berryMost common – black
pepper, used in most foods
Poppy SeedsFrom poppy flowerBaking, Salad
Dressing
SaffronDried stigmas of
crocusMost expensive spice
in the worldMediterranean and
Asian foods
Sesame Seeds
Found in the pod of a tropical plant
Baking, Tahini Paste, Asian Fish dishes
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