Herb

Uses

BASIL

A natural snipped in with tomatoes; terrific in fresh pesto; other possibilities include pasta sauce, peas and zucchini.

CHIVES

Dips, potatoes and tomatoes.

CILANTRO

Mexican, Asian and Caribbean cooking; salsas, tomatoes.

DILL

Carrots, cottage cheese, fish, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes.

MINT

Carrots, fruit salads, peas, tabouli and tea.

OREGANO

Peppers, tomatoes.

PARSLEY

The curly leaf is most common, but the flat-leaf or Italian parsley is more strongly flavored and often preferred in cooking.  Naturals for parsley include potato salad and tabouli.

ROSEMARY

Chicken, fish, lamb, pork, roasted potatoes, soups, stews and tomatoes.

SAGE

Poultry seasoning, and stuffing.

TARRAGON

Chicken, eggs, and fish.

THYME

Eggs, lima beans, potatoes, poultry, summer squash, and tomatoes.

WINTER SAVORY

Dried bean dishes and stews.