Wondering what culinary herbs pair well with what types of foods? Want to know what kitchen herbs to use with cheese, meat or seafood? Use our handy quick reference guide to using herbs and avoid the guesswork!
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| A | Appetizer | G | Gravies/Sauces/Condiments |
| B | Bread | M | Meats |
| C | Cheese/Eggs | P | Poultry |
| D | Desserts/Beverages | S | Soup |
| F | Fish/Seafood | V | Veggies/Salads |
| Culinary Herb | Part Used | How Used | Culinary Use |
| Basil | leaves | fresh, dried, ground | ABCDFGMPSV |
| Bay Leaf | leaves | dried, ground | ABDFGMPS |
| Chervil | leaves | fresh, dried, whole | ACFGMPSV |
| Chives | leaves / bulb, flowers | fresh, dried / fresh | ACFGMPSV |
| Dill | leaves, stems, seed | fresh, dried | ABCDFGMPSV |
| Fennel | seed, leaf, stem, bulb | fresh, dried | ABCDFGMPSV |
| Lovage | leaves, stems, seed | fresh, dried | ABMPSV |
| Marjoram | leaves | fresh, dried | ABCFGMPSV |
| Mint | leaves | fresh, dried, oils | ACDGMPSV |
| Oregano | leaves, flowers | fresh, dried | ABCFGMPSV |
| Parsley | leaves | fresh, dried | ABCFGMPSV |
| Rosemary | leaves / flowers | fresh, dried / fresh | ABCFGMPSV |
| Sage | leaves | fresh, dried, ground | ABCFGMPSV |
| Savory | leaves | fresh, dried | ABCFGMPSV |
| Tarragon | leaves | fresh, dried | ABCFGMPSV |
| Thyme | leaves, flowers | fresh, dried | ABCDFGMPSV |
Culinary Herb Racks
| Herb | Meats | Vegetables | Other |
| Anise | Sausage | Root Veggies | Apples, Cookies |
| Basil | Chicken, Beef | Tomatoes | Sauces, Soups |
| Bay | Chili, Stew, Soups | Cabbage, Add leaves to cooking water for flavor | Broth, Sauces |
| Chives | Hamburgers, Fish | Potatoes, Avocado | Eggs |
| Dill | Fish | Potatoes, Carrot,Green Beans | Dips, Dressings |
| Garlic | Steak, Chicken | Peppers, Carrots | Dressings, marinades |
| Lemon Balm | Shellfish | Avocado, Greens | Dressings, Berries |
| Marjoram | Steak, beef roast | Tomatoes, Rutabaga | Eggs, Lemon |
| Oregano | Meat Loaf | Tomatoes, Peppers | Deli Meat Sandwiches, Salads, Sauces |
| Parsley | Fish, Soups, Stews | Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnip,Turnip, Squash,Onions | Cold Salads |
| Rosemary | Chicken, Pork | Potatoes, Rutabaga | Breads, Marinades, Lemon + Garlic |
| Sage | Pork, Poultry, Sausage | Rutabaga, Leeks, Pumpkin | Stuffing, bread |
| Spearmint | Lamb | Tomatoes, Cucumber | Tea, Ice Cream, Custards |
| Tarragon | Poultry | Artichokes, Potatoes, Cucumber | Eggs |
| Thyme | Tuna | Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Cauliflower | Salads |
