Seasonings, Seeds, Herbs, and Spices Chart
Seasoning	Form	Flavor	Use
Barbecue Spice	ground blend of chili peppers, cumin,	Savory and	Barbecue sauce, casseroles,
	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,
	coriander, garlic, onion powder, oregano,	Hot	eggs, Mexican dishes, soups,
	cloves, allspice or other spices		and stews
Curry Powder	ground blend of as many as 20 spices	Pungent, mild	Appetizers, chicken, shrimp,
	-- ginger, turmeric, fenugreek seed,	(Indian) to hot	salads, eggs, fish, fruit compotes
	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
	chives, and tarragon		poultry, salad dressings, salads
			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
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
Seed	Form	Flavor	Use
Caraway Seed	Whole	intense,	Cabbage, cheese, dumplings,
		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
		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,
		aftertaste	meats, pickling, relishes, salads
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
			soups, stews, vegetables
Chives	Freeze-dried	Onion like	Appetizers, cream soups,
			eggs, garnish, and salads
Dill Weed	Whole, dried	Pungent, tangy	Breads, cheese, fish, salads
			sauces, and vegetables
Marjoram	Leaves, ground	Aromatic, slightly	Cottage cheese, fish, lamb
		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,
			sauces, soups, and stews
Rosemary	Leaves	Fresh, sweet flavor	Casseroles, fish, lamb, salads,
			seafood, soups, and vegetables
Sage	Leaves, rubbed, ground	Aromatic, slightly	Fish, meats, poultry, salads,
		bitter	sausage, soups, and stuffing
Tarragon	Leaves	Piquant, aniselike	Eggs, meats, pickling, poulty,
			salads, sauces and tomatoes
Thyme	Leaves, ground	Aromatic, pungent	Chowders, fish, meats, poultry,
			stews, stuffing, and tomatoes
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,
		sweet	fruit desserts, hot chocolate
Cloves	Whole, ground	Aromatic, strong,	Baked beans, desserts, fruits,
		pungent, sweet	gravies, ham, meats, and pickling
Ginger	Whole, cracked bits, ground	Pungent, spicy	Baked goods, fish, fruits, tea,
			meats, sauces, sausages
Nutmeg	Whole, ground	Fragrant, sweet	Apple and pear desserts, cakes,
			beverages, cookies, and parsnips
Paprika	ground; from dried sweet red peppers	Slightly bitter, ranges	Casseroles, eggs, fish, garnish,
		from sweet to hot	meats, salads, soups, and vegetables
Saffron	Strands, powdered	Softly bitter,	Poultry, rice, rolls, sauces,
		distinctive flavor	seafood, Spanish dishes