Seasonings, Seeds, Herbs,
and Spices Chart |
Seasoning |
Form |
Flavor |
Use |
Barbecue
Spice |
ground blend of chili
peppers, cumin, |
Savory
and |
Barbecue sauce,
casseroles, |
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garlic, cloves, paprika, salt and
sugar |
Spicy |
cheese, eggs, and meats |
Chili Powder |
ground blend of chili peppers, cumin, |
Spicy and |
Cocktail sauce, cottage cheese, |
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coriander, garlic, onion powder,
oregano, |
Hot |
eggs, Mexican dishes, soups, |
|
cloves, allspice or other spices |
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and stews |
Curry Powder |
ground blend of as
many as 20 spices |
Pungent, mild |
Appetizers, chicken,
shrimp, |
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-- ginger, turmeric, fenugreek seed, |
(Indian) to hot |
salads, eggs, fish, fruit compotes |
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cloves, cinnamon, cumin seed, black |
(Madras) |
meats, sauces, split pea soup, |
|
pepper and red pepper are typical |
|
vegetables |
Fines Herbs |
blend of herbs such
as parsley, |
Delicate |
Dips, eggs, fish,
French dishes |
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chives, and tarragon |
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poultry, salad dressings, salads |
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sauces, veal, and vegetables |
Herb Seasoning |
varied blends of mild
dried herb |
Mild
and |
Casseroles, meat
loaves, salad |
|
leaves such as marjoram, oregano |
Savory |
dressings, salads, vegetables |
|
basil and chervil |
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Italian
Seasoning |
blend of oregano,
basil, red pepper, |
Savory
and |
Italian dishes,
pasta, pizza |
|
rosemary, garlic powder |
Pungent |
|
Pumpkin Pie
Spice |
ground blend of
cinnamon, nutmeg |
Sweet and |
Cookies and bars,
pumpkin pie |
|
cloves, and ginger |
aromatic |
winter squash |
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Seed |
Form |
Flavor |
Use |
Caraway Seed |
Whole |
intense, |
Cabbage, cheese,
dumplings, |
|
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aromatic |
meats, pickling, rye bread, soups |
Celery Seed |
Whole, ground |
Concentrated celery |
Meats, pickling,
salads, sauces, |
|
|
flavor, slightly bitter |
soups, stuffings, tomato drinks |
Coriander |
Whole, ground |
Mildly fragrant,
cross |
Curry powder,
marinades, Spanish |
|
|
between lemon and sage |
dishes, pastries, pickling, pork
seafood |
Cumin |
Whole, ground |
Pungent, savory, |
Cheese, chili, chili
powder, curry |
|
|
slightly bitter |
powder, pickling, pork, sauerkraut |
Dill Seed |
Whole, ground |
Tangy, similar to |
Fish, meats,
pickling, processed |
|
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caraway |
meats, salads, sauces, and soups |
Fennel Seed |
Whole, ground |
Aromatic, sweet |
Breads, eggs, fish,
italian dishes, |
|
|
aniselike |
sauces, sausages, soups, pickles |
Mustard Seed |
Whole, ground |
Hot, pungent with dry |
Casseroles, Chinese
dishes, |
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aftertaste |
meats, pickling, relishes, salads |
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Herbs |
Form |
Flavor |
Use |
Basil |
Leaves, ground |
Sweet with clove |
Eggs, meats, pesto,
salads |
|
|
like pungent tang |
soups, stews, tomato dishes |
Bay Leaves |
Leaves, ground |
Pungent, aromatic |
Meats, pickling,
sauces |
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soups, stews, vegetables |
Chives |
Freeze-dried |
Onion like |
Appetizers, cream
soups, |
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eggs, garnish, and salads |
Dill Weed |
Whole, dried |
Pungent, tangy |
Breads, cheese, fish,
salads |
|
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|
sauces, and vegetables |
Marjoram |
Leaves, ground |
Aromatic, slightly |
Cottage cheese, fish,
lamb |
|
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bitter |
poultry, sausage, and soups |
Mint |
Leaves, flakes |
Strong, sweet with |
Beverages, desserts,
fish, |
|
|
cool aftertaste |
lamb, sauces, and soups |
Oregano |
Leaves, ground |
Strong, aromatic |
Cheese, eggs, fish,
Italian dishes, |
|
|
|
meats, sauces, and soups |
Parsley |
Leaves |
Slightly peppery |
Garnish, herb
mixtures, |
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sauces, soups, and stews |
Rosemary |
Leaves |
Fresh, sweet flavor |
Casseroles, fish,
lamb, salads, |
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seafood, soups, and vegetables |
Sage |
Leaves, rubbed,
ground |
Aromatic, slightly |
Fish, meats, poultry,
salads, |
|
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bitter |
sausage, soups, and stuffing |
Tarragon |
Leaves |
Piquant, aniselike |
Eggs, meats,
pickling, poulty, |
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salads, sauces and tomatoes |
Thyme |
Leaves, ground |
Aromatic, pungent |
Chowders, fish,
meats, poultry, |
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stews, stuffing, and tomatoes |
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Spices |
Form |
Flavor |
Use |
Allspice |
Whole, ground, a
spice, not a blend |
Pungent, sweet |
Cakes, cookies,
fruits, jerk |
|
|
|
seasoning, pickling, and pies |
Cinnamon |
Stick, ground |
Aromatic, pungent, |
Cakes, cappuccino,
cookies, |
|
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sweet |
fruit desserts, hot chocolate |
Cloves |
Whole,
ground |
Aromatic, strong, |
Baked beans,
desserts, fruits, |
|
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pungent, sweet |
gravies, ham, meats, and pickling |
Ginger |
Whole, cracked bits,
ground |
Pungent, spicy |
Baked goods, fish,
fruits, tea, |
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meats, sauces, sausages |
Nutmeg |
Whole, ground |
Fragrant, sweet |
Apple and pear
desserts, cakes, |
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beverages, cookies, and parsnips |
Paprika |
ground; from dried
sweet red peppers |
Slightly bitter,
ranges |
Casseroles, eggs,
fish, garnish, |
|
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from sweet to hot |
meats, salads, soups, and vegetables |
Saffron |
Strands, powdered |
Softly bitter, |
Poultry, rice, rolls, sauces, |
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distinctive flavor |
seafood, Spanish dishes |
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