Herbs

Herbs

Of or relating to plants or parts of plants that have a primary use for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume.

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Herbs

These long, thin, dark green members of the onion family lend color and a mild flavor to savory dishes and are often used to give an onionlike flavor without the bite. The slender, hollow leaves can ...

cilantro

Plants; Herbs

Used extensively in Mexican, Asian and Latin American cuisines, this fresh green herb has a distinctive, slightly soapy flavor and a pungent scent. Also known as Chinese parsley or fresh coriander, ...

lavender 

Plants; Herbs

The flowering lavender plant with its highly perfumed blossoms, leaves and stalks grows wild in southern France, where it is a signature seasoning. Use sparingly to flavor lamb or poultry, or infuse ...

marjoram 

Plants; Herbs

Fresh marjoram has a delicate floral taste that enhances many Italian dishes, especially ones that include tomatoes. Marjoram is a cousin to oregano, which is sometimes called wild marjoram, but its ...

mint

Plants; Herbs

The mint family includes hundreds of species, but the variety most commonly used in the kitchen is spearmint. Its lively aroma adds complexity to salsas and sauces. Mint can also be combined with ...

parsley 

Plants; Herbs

Two types of parsley are commonly available: curly-leaf and flat-leaf, or Italian, parsley. The curly variety was most often used to garnish plates in the United States. Flat-leaf parsley is ...