Herb & Spice Chart

Herb & Spice Chart

Here are some uses for various herbs and spices. There are of course many other uses than stated in this chart. I hope you find this useful. Learn to use common herbs and spices like rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, sage, cumin, and others in this site.

Name	Form	Flavor & Aroma	Common Uses	Country/Origin
Allspice	whole, ground	clove, cinnamon, nutmeg	meat broths, fruitcakes, pies, pickling	Jamaica, Mexico, Central, S. America
Anise seed	whole, ground	licorice-like, sweet aromatic	baked sweet breads, cookies, cakes, compotes	Spain, Mexico
Basil	whole(fresh), dried, crushed	mild anise with slight mint aftertaste	soups, tomato base sauces, pesto, vegetables, pastas	U.S., North Mediterranean area
Bay Leaf	whole	somewhat pungent, aromatic	soups, stews, fish, potatoes	Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Caraway seed	whole	tangy	cheese spreads, cakes, stews, broths, sauerkraut, rye breads	Netherlands
Cardamom seed	whole, ground	ginger relative, aromatic	baked goods, cakes, cookies, pies, pastry	India, Guatemala
Cayenne pepper	whole, ground	very hot & pungent	eggs, meat, fish, sauces, vegetables	U.S., Mexico, Japan, Turkey, Africa
Celery seed	whole, ground	slightly bitter, warm taste	soups, rolls, stews, salads, dressings	India, France
Chervil	whole	tarragon & licorice taste	soups, salads, omelets	U.S., France

Chives	fresh , freeze dried	onion family	casseroles, any dish  calling for onion	U.S., Europe
Cinnamon	whole stick, ground	pungent & sweet	Baked goods, pies, desserts, soups, apple recipes	Indonesia, South Vietnam
Cloves	whole, ground	hot & aromatic	baked goods, cookies, ham and fresh pork, squash, pickled fruit	Madagascar, Tanzania
Coriander seed	whole, ground	soft, fragrant, parsley family	baked goods, cakes, cookies, pies	Morocco, Romania, Argentina, France, Yugoslavia
Cumin seed	whole, ground	caraway-like	chili, Mexican dishes, pork, sauerkraut dishes	Egypt, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco
Dill, seed or weed	whole	aromatic, light sour	pickling, salads, salmon, sauces,	India, U.S.
Fennel seed	whole, ground	anise-like, aromatic	meats, seafoods, vegetables, zucchini and tomatoes	Romania, Argentina, India
Ginger	whole, ground	spicey, sweet	soups, stir fry, chutneys, baked goods, desserts	India, Jamaica, Nigeria,
Mace(outer cover of nutmeg)	whole, ground	nutmeg aroma, less sweet	seafood sauces, pound cake	Indonesia, West Indies
Marjoram	whole, ground	sage substitute, sweet & spicy	lamb and chicken recipes, hot vegetables, tomato base sauces	U.S., France, Portugal, Greece
Garlic	pungent, aromatic, strong	whole, ground, granulated	soups, casseroles, roasts, vegetables, steaks, chops, fish, breads, where onions are used	Central Asia

Mint	whole	sweet aroma, cool taste	lamb, desserts, chocolate recipes,	U.S., Germany, France, Belgium
Mustard	whole, ground	hot, pungent	cooked carrots, meats, poultry dishes, salads, pickles	U.S., Canada, Netherlands
Nutmeg	whole, ground	sweet, soft aroma	apple desserts, squash, vegetables, french toast	Indonesia, West Indies
Oregano	whole, ground	sweet, slightly bitter, strong	Italian dishes, tomato base sauces, breads, soups, casseroles	Dominican Republic, Mexico, Greece, Turkey
Paprika	ground	sweet, hot	soups, fish, meats, casseroles, salads, deviled eggs	U.S., Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Morocco
Parsley	fresh, dried	sweet flavor	soups, dips, herb butters, salads, dressings, breath freshener	U.S.
Pepper(white and black)	whole, ground	black pepper is pungent, white is hot for cooking, core of the peppercorn	soups, meats, fish, poultry, salads, vegetables, dips	India, Indonesia, Brazil, Malaysia
Poppy seed	whole	nut like taste	baked goods, desserts, rolls, tea rings, salads	Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Argentina, Netherlands
Rosemary	whole, ground	piney, sweet, aromatic	roasts, soups, poultry, sauces, potatoes, vegetables	U.S., France, Spain, Portugal, Yugoslavia
Sage	whole, rubbed, ground	fragrant, aromatic, slightly bitter	stuffings, soups, poultry, pork, fish	Yugoslavia, U.S.

Saffron	whole	pleasantly bitter	breads, rice	Spain, Portugal
Savory	whole	aromatic, pungent	soups, cheese spreads, meatloaf, fried chicken	France, Spain
Sesame seed	whole	nut-like when toasted	cream soups, breads, buns, stir fry, poultry, Chinese dishes	U.S., Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Egypt, Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico,
Tarragon	whole	bitter-sweet, anise-like, aromatic	chicken, seafood, beef, sauces, egg salad	U.S., France, Yugoslavia
Thyme	whole, ground	strong, clove-like, warm	poultry dishes, chowders, asparagus, creole dishes, salads, dressings	U.S. Spain, France
Turmeric	ground	warm, sweet, substitute for saffron	egg, chicken, fish , and shellfish recipes, rice, macaroni, stir fry	India, Jamaica, Peru, Haiti

Thanks to http://www.quick-e-recipes.com/ for this chart.