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Flavoring
with Herbs and Spices -- Not Salt
You won’t miss salt if
you use plenty of herbs and spices instead. Fresh herbs
are readily available at most supermarkets in the summer and
have a wonderful flavor. Use three times as much of a
fresh herb as you would of its dried counterpart.
Experiment with your own combination of flavors, but be sure
to add herbs sparingly at first; taste the dish as you cook it
and add more as you like. You can also add a dash of
lime or lemon juice to enliven virtually any dish. Here
is a list of foods and the herbs and spices suited to them.
| Beef |
Allspice,
Basil, Bay Leaf, Chili Powder, Curry Powder, Garlic,
Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Thyme |
| Pork |
Caraway
Seeds, Chili Powder, Coriander, Cumin, Curry powder, dill, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme
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| Lamb |
Curry
Powder, Dill, Garlic, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme |
| Veal |
Bay
Leaf, Coriander, Dill, Garlic, Oregano, Rosemary,
Sage, Thyme |
| Eggs |
Chili
Powder, Chives, Cumin, Curry Powder, Savory, Tarragon |
| Chicken
& Turkey |
Basil,
Bay Leaf, Chives, Coriander, Curry Powder, Garlic, Ginger, Marjoram,
Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme |
| Fish |
Bay
Leaf, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Nutmeg, Sage, Tarragon,
Thyme |
| Shell
Fish |
Bay
Leaf, Basil, Chervil, Coriander, Curry Powder, Dill,
Marjoram, Oregano, Tarragon, Thyme |
| Asparagus |
Basil,
Chives, Dill, Nutmeg, Sesame Seeds, Tarragon |
| Beans,
Dried |
Allspice,
Chili Powder, Coriander, Cumin, Garlic, Marjoram,
Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme |
| Beans,
Green |
Basil,
Bay Leaf, Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Rosemary, Savory,
Tarragon |
| Beans,
Lima |
Basil,
Chives, Dill, Marjoram, Sage, Savory, Tarragon |
| Beets |
Allspice,
Caraway Seeds, Chives, Dill, Ginger, Horseradish, Broccoli,
Cauliflower, Basil, Caraway Seeds, Curry Powder, Garlic |
| Cabbage,
Brussel Sprouts |
Ginger,
Marjoram, Oregano, Tarragon, Thyme |
| Carrots |
Caraway
Seeds, Chives, Cumin, Ginger, Marjoram, Nutmeg,
Tarragon |
| Corn |
Chives,
Coriander, Cumin, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Thyme |
| Eggplant |
Allspice,
Basil, Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Thyme |
| Mushrooms |
Basil,
Chives, Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary
Tarragon |
| Peas |
Basil,
Chives, Dill, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Savory,
Tarragon |
| Peppers,
Sweet |
Chives,
Coriander, Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Thyme |
| Potatoes |
Caraway
Seeds, Bay Leaf, Chives, Coriander, Curry Powder,
Dill, Garlic, Mint, Oregano,
Tarragon, Thyme |
| Rice |
Chives,
Cumin, Curry Powder, Garlic, Sage, Tarragon |
| Spinach |
Basil,
Garlic, Nutmeg, Tarragon |
| Squash,
Yellow & Zucchini |
Basil,
Chives, Coriander, Dill, Garlic, Ginger,
Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon |
| Squash,
Winter |
Allspice,
Cinnamon, Cloves, Curry Powder, Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg |
| Sweet
Potatoes |
Allspice,
Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Nutmeg |
| Tomatoes |
Basil,
Chives, Coriander, Dill, Garlic, Thyme, Marjoram,
Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon, Sage, Savory, Thyme |
| Turnips |
Allspice,
Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg |
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