Inspiration for Using Your

Herbs

With so many different ways to use the herbs from your garden, it will be difficult to become bored with the meals and dishes you cook. Let us know which combinations are your favorite or if there are any we missed on this list!

Uses
Herbs
Poultry & Game
​ Anise, Basil, Bay Leaf, Borage, Chives, Dill, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Garlic, any lemon-flavored herb
Fish
​ Anise, Basil, Borage, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Bay, Lemon Grass, Lemon Balm, Mint, Parsley
Tomatoes
​ Basil, Bay Leaf, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Lovage, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme 
Tea & Beverages
​ Mint, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Rose Geranium, Rose petals, Bay, Lemon Grass, Borage, Calendula, any lemon-flavored herb 
Salsa
​ Cilantro, Garlic, Garlic Chives, Tomato, Tomatillo, Jalapeno Peppers 
Pesto
​ Basil, Parsley, Mint, Oregano, Cilantro 
Cakes, Cookies, Breads, or Biscuits
​ Chives, Dill, Marjoram, Sage, Savory, Thyme, Lavender flowers, Spearmint, Lemon Grass, Scented Geranium (rose) 
French Cuisine
​ Combo of 3-4 herbs: Parsley, Chervil, Thyme and either Basil, Chives, or Burnet 
Bouquet Garni
​ Bundle of herbs to simmer, then remove-usually Parsley, Thyme, and Bay. Can also add Chives, Lovage, Rosemary, Tarragon, or Marjoram 
Edible Flowers
​ Borage, Calendula, Chive blossoms, Impatiens, Lavender, Mint flowers, Nasturtiums, Pansy, Viola, Snapdragon, Scented Geranium, Geranium, Rosemary, Day lilies, Dianthus, Fuchsia, Roses 
Fruit
​ Anise seed, Lemon Balm, Mint, Rosemary, Pineapple Sage 
Soups
lue Bay, Basil, Chervil, Garlic, Chives, Lemon Balm, Parsley, Rosemary, Savory, Sorrel, Tarragon, Thyme 
Peas
​ Basil, Chervil, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory 
Cole Crops
​ Borage, Caraway seed, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Sweet Cicely, Thyme 
Eggs
​ Basil, Caraway seed, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Tarragon, Costmary 
Salads
​ Edible flowers, Chives, Mint, Dill, Lovage, Parsley, Sage, Oregano, Savory, Tarragon, Burnet, Costmary, Cilantro, Basil 

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Uses
Herbs
For Salad
​ Basil, Parsley, Lovage, Marjoram, Dill, Tarragon, Savory 
For Soup
​ Basil, Lovage, Parsley, Savory, Thyme, Marjoram, Bay 
For Beef
Basil, Lovage, Parsley, Thyme, Marjoram, Savory, Sage, Rosemary, Lemon or Orange Zest, Garlic