Herbs for Foods
Herb used with chicken that has a slightly peppery-mint flavor
basil
Herb that is great in eggs, soup, and salads
chives
Best place to store fresh oregano
crisper drawer of fridge
Best dishes for dried herb
sauces, stews, or soups
Herb that may help regulate blood sugar
ginseng
Has both woody and floral notes; complements mushroom soup
marjoram
dill
Herb that can be stored on countertop, fridge, or glass jar
basil
Used for dishes that are NOT cooked
fresh herbs
Herb that may relieve nausea and vomiting
ginger
Herb that needs to be added to dish toward end of cooking time because it loses flavor quickly once exposed to heat
oregano
Herb similar to rosemary, but with more lemon and eucalyptus
sage
Best way to store fresh cilantro
glass jar with water in fridge
Strongest flavor
dried herbs
Herb that has a calming effect
peppermint
Strong lemon flavor; suits fried or steamed whole fish best
lemongrass
Herb best added to roast or grilled meats, tomato sauce, beans, potatoes, or egg dishes
rosemary
Herb that is stored in SEALED bag in crisper drawer of fridge
rosemary
Best stored in fridge
fresh herbs
Herb that may lessen stress and help protect the heart
black elderberry
Herb used for beef; similar to marjoram but not as sweet
oregano
Herb that works well in baked foods with cinnamon and cloves
nutmeg
Location that parsley lasts longest
fridge
Examples of herbs best fresh
parsley, tarragon, basil, chives
Effects of turmeric
strengthens immune system; help with cold and flu symptoms