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Quick Easy Recipe charts for herbs and spices, their uses and origin. Become a better cook and enhance your recipes.
Herb & Spice Chart
Here are some uses for various herbs and spices. There are of course many other uses than stated in this chart. We hope you find this useful. Learn to use common herbs and spices like Rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, sage, cumin, and others in this site.
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Form
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Flavor & Aroma
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Country/Origin
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Allspice
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whole, ground
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clove,cinnamon, nutmeg
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meat broths, fruitcakes, pies, pickling
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Jamaica, Mexico, Central, S. America
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Anise seed
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whole, ground
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licorice-like, sweet aromatic
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baked sweet breads, cookies, cakes,compotes
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Spain, Mexico
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Basil
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whole(fresh),dried,crushed
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mild anise with slight mint aftertaste
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soups,tomato base sauces,pesto, vegetables, pastas
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U.S., North Mediteranian area
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whole
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somewhat pungent, aromatic
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soups, stews, fish, potatoes
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Greece, Portugal, Turkey, Yugoslavia
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Caraway seed
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whole
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tangy
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cheese spreads, cakes, stews, broths, sauerkraut, rye breads
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Netherlands
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Cardamom seed
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whole, ground
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ginger relative, aromatic
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baked goods, cakes, cookies, pies, pastry
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India, Guatemala
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Cayenne pepper
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whole, ground
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very hot & pungent
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eggs, meat, fish, sauces, vegetables
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U.S., Mexico, Japan, Turkey, Africa
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Celery seed
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whole, ground
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slightly bitter,warm taste
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soups, rolls, stews, salads, dressings
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India, France
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Chervil
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whole
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tarragon & licorice taste
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soups, salads, omelets
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U.S., France
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Chives
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fresh , freeze dried
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onion family
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casseroles, any dish calling for onion
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U.S., Europe
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Cinnamon
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whole stick, ground
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pungent & sweet
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Baked goods, pies, desserts, soups, apple recipes
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Indonesia, South Vietnam
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Cloves
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whole, ground
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hot & aromatic
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baked goods, cookies, ham and fresh pork, squash, pickled fruit
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Madagascar, Tanzania
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Coriander seed
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whole, ground
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soft, fragrant, parsley family
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baked goods, cakes, cookies, pies
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Morocco, Romania, Argentina, France, Yugoslavia
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Cumin seed
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whole, ground
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caraway-like
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chili, Mexican dishes, pork, sauerkraut dishes
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Egypt, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco
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Dill,seed or weed
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whole
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aromatic, light sour
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pickling, salads, salmon, sauces,
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India, U.S.
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Fennel seed
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whole, ground
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anise-like, aromatic
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meats, seafoods, vegetables, zucchini and tomatoes
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Romania, Argentina, India
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Ginger
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whole, ground
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spicey, sweet
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soups, stir fry, chutneys, baked goods, desserts
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India, Jamaica, Nigeria,
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Mace(outer cover of nutmeg)
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whole, ground
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nutmeg aroma, less sweet
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seafood sauces, pound cake
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Indonesia, West Indies
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Marjoram
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whole, ground
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sage substitute, sweet & spicy
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lamb and chicken recipes,hot vegetables,tomato base sauces
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U.S., France, Portugal, Greece
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Garlic
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pungent, aromatic, strong
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whole, ground, granulated
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soups, casseroles, roasts, vegetables, steaks, chops, fish, breads, where onions are used
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Central Asia
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Mint
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whole
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sweet aroma, cool taste
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lamb, desserts, chocolate recipes,
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U.S., Germany, France, Belgium
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Mustard
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whole, ground
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hot, pungent
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cooked carrots, meats, poultry dishes, salads, pickles
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U.S., Canada, Netherlands
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Nutmeg
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whole, ground
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sweet, soft aroma
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apple desserts, squash, vegetables, french toast
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Indonesia, West Indies
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Oregano
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whole, ground
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sweet, slightly bitter, strong
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Italian dishes, tomato base sauces, breads, soups, casseroles
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Dominican Republic, Mexico, Greece, Turkey
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Paprika
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ground
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sweet, hot
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soups, fish, meats, casseroles, salads, deviled eggs
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U.S., Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Morocco
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Parsley
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fresh, dried
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sweet flavor
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soups, dips, herb butters, salads, dressings, breath freshener
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U.S.
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Pepper(white and black)
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whole, ground
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black pepper is pungent, white is hot for cooking,core of the peppercorn
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soups, meats, fish, poultry, salads, vegetables, dips
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India, Indonesia, Brazil, Maylaysia
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Poppy seed
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whole
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nut like taste
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baked goods, desserts, rolls, tea rings, salads
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Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Argentina, Netherlands
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Rosemary
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whole, ground
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piney, sweet, aromatic
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roasts, soups, poultry, sauces, potatoes, vegetables
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U.S., France, Spain, Portugal, Yugoslavia
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Sage
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whole, rubbed, ground
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fragrant, aromatic, slightly bitter
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stuffings, soups, poultry, pork, fish
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Yugoslavia, U.S.
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Saffron
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whole
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pleasantly bitter
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breads, rice
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Spain, Portugal
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Savory
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whole
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aromatic, pungent
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soups, cheese spreads, meatloaf, fried chicken
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France, Spain
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Sesame seed
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whole
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nut-like when toasted
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cream soups, breads, buns, stir fry, poultry, Chinese dishes
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U.S., Nicaragua, Etheopia, Egypt, Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico,
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Tarragon
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whole
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bitter-sweet, anise-like, aromatic
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chicken, seafood, beef, sauces, egg salad
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U.S., France, Yugoslavia
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Thyme
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whole, ground
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strong, clove-like, warm
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poultry dishes, chowders, asparagus, creole dishes, salads, dressings
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U.S. Spain, France
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Turmeric
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ground
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warm, sweet, substitute for saffron
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egg, chicken, fish , and shellfish recipes, rice, macaroni, stir fry
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India, Jamaica, Peru, Haiti
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