The following information is provided as a guide in developing familiarity and creativity with using herbs.
Start with a small amount, taste, then add more if necessary.
| Suggestions for Use | |||
| Basil | Mildly peppery with a trace of mint and cloves | Pork, Veal, Rabbit, Beef, Lamb | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Potatoes | Halibut, Cod, Flounder/Sole Tuna | Egg and Cheese dishes, Salad Dressings, Breads | |
| Bay Leaf | Very strong flavor; use with discretion | Beef, Lamb, Rabbit, Pork, Duck, Veal | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Rutabagas | Halibut, Cod, Flounder/Sole, Haddock, Trout, Tuna, Lingcod, Perch, Catfish, Salmon, Shrimp | Stews, Casseroles, Soups, Sauces | |
| Dillweed | Slightly sweet with sharp tang | Pork, Veal | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Potatoes, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Carrots, Yellow Squash | Halibut, Cod, Flounder/Sole, Haddock, Trout, Lingcod, Perch, Catfish, Salmon, Tuna, Crab, Scallops | Eggs, Breads, Sour Cream, Sauces, Vinegars | |
| Marjoram | Slightly sweet with sharp tang | Beef, Lamb, Pork, Rabbit | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Eggplant, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Mushrooms, Peas, Beans | Tuna | Stews, Egg dishes, Stuffings, Breads, Vinegars | |
| Oregano | Pungent, peppery, slightly bitter | Beef, Lamb, Pork | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens, Turkey |
| Eggplant, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Beans | Lingcod, Perch, Catfish, Tuna, Shrimp | Pizza, Stuffings, Sauces | |
| Parsley | Gentle flavor, distinctly mild | Beef, Veal | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Potatoes, Parsnips Cauliflower, Peas, Tomatoes | Halibut, Cod, Flounder/Sole, Haddock, Trout, Clams, Crab, Shrimp | Soups, Stews, Sauces, Stuffings, Pasta, Breads, Eggs | |
| Rosemary | Strong and aromatic – use sparingly | Beef, Lamb, Pork, Rabbit, Duck | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Cauliflower, Tomatoes Zucchini Squash, Brussels sprouts | Tuna | Marinades, Sauces for Fish | |
| Savory | Light, sweet with peppery tang | Pork, Lamb, Beef | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Cucumbers, Green Beans, Potatoes, Tomatoes | Trout | Bean dishes, Stuffings, Casseroles, Vinegar, Vegetable juices, Meat Loaf, Breads, Tossed Salads | |
| Tarragon | Licorice-like (anise) | Veal, Pork, Beef | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Cucumbers, Carrots, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Mushrooms | Halibut, Cod, Flounder/Sole, Haddock, Halibut, Trout, Tuna, Crab, Lobster, Scallops | Eggs, Sauces, Salads, Marinades, Vinegars | |
| Thyme | Pleasant, fresh taste with faint clove aftertaste | Beef, Lamb, Pork, Duck, Rabbit | Chicken, Rock Cornish Hens |
| Parsnips, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Green Beans, Winter Squash, Pickled Beets | Tuna, Oysters, Shrimp | Stuffings, Creole and Gumbo Dishes, Stews, Eggs | |