Kitchen Tips
Herbs And Food Tips
 

Imagine food without spices? It would taste really bland! But overdoing the spices isn't good either. Seasoning with herbs and spices means complimenting your dishes, not overwhelming the favour of the food.
I have included useful tips on how to use your favourite herbs and spices, how to store them so they stay fresh and if you have a garden and love growing your own herbs - when to pick and how to dry them.

Sometimes 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 flavours.


Beef
Basil, bay, caraway, coriander, cumin, dill, marigold, marjoram, mint, sage, savories, tarragon and thyme (no rosemary)

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.

Duck
Dill, mint, hyssop, rosemary, sage, savories, 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, thyme.