What is your favorite herb for cooking and how do you use it?

Question

I love fresh basil, and use it often, but I'm always open to new ideas.

Answer 1

Garlic!

Sprinkle liberally on everything except ice cream and coffee.

But seriously, if you are into the southwest flavor it's hard to go wrong with cumin.

Answer 2

Angelica
Basil
Bay (Sweet Laurel)
Borage
Burnet
Catnip (Catmint)
Chamomile
Chervil
Chives
Comfrey
Coriander (Cilantro)
Costmary
Dill
Fennel
Tricolor Garlic
Scented Geranium
Balm of Gilead
Horseradish
Horehound
Hyssop
Lamb's Ear
Sweet Lavender
Lemon Balm (Melissa)
Lion's Ear
Lovage
Sweet Marjoram
Mint
Peppermint
Oregano
Parsley
Rue (Garden Rue)
Rosemary
Sage
'Silver King' Artemisia
Southernwood
Tansy
Tarragon
Thyme
Sweet Violet

Answer 3

My favorite seasoning in Ground Black pepper and the more, the better. For herbs, I love basil and oregano. But I think parsley gives a fresh clean taste and good color to many dishes.

Answer 4

Basil and Oregano. Black pepper and paprika are not exactly herbs but they are also my favorite and I use them in almost every dish I make. Sprinkle some basils and Oregano on bread, spread with butter and garlic mixed together and grill. Nice!

Answer 5

Spinach and herb mix

Spinach & Herb Parmesan Chicken


Ingredients
2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. Spinach & Herb Dip Mix
4 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions
Pour eggs in shallow dish. Combine cheese and Spinach & Herb Dip Mix. Dip chicken in egg; roll in Parmesan cheese mixture. Place in greased baking dish; bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.
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Answer 6

I love fresh coriander. It adds a nice flavour especially when sprinkled on top. It is used a lot in Thai and East Indian cooking.

Answer 7

Thyme and Rosemary make great herbs for cooking and works well with many recipes!

Also, I'm Italian and I use Garlic in pretty much everything!

Answer 8

I add Basil (fresh or dried) to anything with tomatoes.
With canned spaghetti sauce, I add oregano also.

Answer 9

I like to use Cumin. I eat a lot of TSP (textured soy protein), and Cumin really adds a good savory fullness to the dish that you often have a hard time finding in vegitarian/vegan food.

Answer 10

It's not really an herb, but I use Garlic powder in pretty much everything. I mix it in with hamburger, tacos, season steaks with it, etc. It's good for you, and it gives a great flavor.