Herbs and their uses

Basil

  • Fish—in water for cooking fish
  • Meats—beef, lamb, liver, pork
  • Eggs—scrambled
  • Vegetables—broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, green beans, onions, peas, squash, tomatoes, mixed green and tomato salads
  • Other uses—herb vinegars

Bay Leaf

  • Homemade vegetable soup
  • Meats—pot roast, stews
  • Vegetables—spiced carrots, tomatoes, in water for cooking potatoes

Marjoram

  • Fish—baked, broiled
  • Meats—beef, chicken, duck, lamb, liver, pork, veal
  • Eggs—omelets, scrambled, egg salads
  • Vegetables—green beans, lima beans, carrots, egg plant, peas, potatoes, mixed green and vegetable salads, summer squash, onions, zucchini, tomatoes
  • Fruits—fruit salad, fruit cup
  • Homemade mushroom or tomato soup

Oregano

  • Homemade minestrone or vegetable soup
  • Meat—lamb, meat loaf, pork, poultry, turkey, stews
  • Eggs—boiled, omelets
  • Vegetables—green beans, broccoli, cabbage, salt- free tomato juice

Rosemary

  • Homemade Chicken, pea, or vegetable soup
  • Fish—salmon
  • Meat—beef stew, chicken, duck, lamb, veal
  • Eggs—scrambled, omelets
  • Vegetables—green beans, cauliflower, lima beans, onions, peas, potatoes, summer squash
  • Fruits—Fruit cups, fruit salads

Tarragon

  • Homemade mushroom or tomato soup
  • Fish—broiled
  • Meat—broiled chicken, steaks, stews, veal
  • Vegetables—asparagus, green beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, peas, mixed green salads, spinach, tomatoes
  • Other uses—salad dressings and herb vinegars

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