Seasoning Chart
Add extra flavor to your cooking with herbs, spices and extracts. Mastering the use of seasonings is an important step in becoming a more creative cook.
The following chart is intended as an introduction to seasoning. The combinations are endless. For combination dishes such as casseroles, salads, stews, and soups, consult the chart for foods contained in the dish. See Seasoning with Herbs and Spices for more information.
Vegetables Meats and Fish Breads Desserts Regional Cuisines
Food
Seasoning
Vegetables
Brussel sprouts
Nutmeg Carrots
Cinnamon, ginger Cauliflower
Nutmeg Dried Beans
chili powder, coriander seed, cumin, garlic, onion, oregano, pepper Green Beans
Tarragon Peas
Marjoram, Mint Potatoes
Chives, dill, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Sweet potatoes
Allspice Tomatoes
Basil, sage
Meats and Fish
Beef
Chili powder, ginger, horseradish, nutmeg, paprika, bay leaf, garlic, parsley, thyme Egg
Cayenne, chives, coriander, mustard, nutmeg Fish
Chervil, chives, marjoram, mint, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme Ham
Allspice, clove Lamb
Dill, garlic, mint, mustard, pepper, rosemary, tarragon, thyme Poultry
Curry powder, ginger, marjoram, oregano, pepper, rosemary, sage, sesame seeds, thyme Pork
Mustard, oregano, rosemary Veal
Mace, tarragon
Breads
Sweet
Allspice, anise, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg Nonsweet
Dill, oregano, parsley, sage, sesame seeds, thyme
Desserts
Cake
Anise, clove, ginger, mace, vanilla, orange, peppermint Chocolate
Cinnamon, peppermint extract Cookies
Anise, clove, ginger, mace, mustard, lemon, cardamom Fruit
Allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla
Regional Cuisines
Cajun/Creole
Bay leaf, cayenne, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, sassafras, thyme Chinese
Chili powder, cilantro, garlic, ginger, onion, pepper, shallot, star anise French/Northern European
Bay leaf, chervil, garlic, horseradish, onion, parsley, rosemary, saffron, sage, shallot, tarragon, thyme Greek/Middle Eastern
Allspice, caraway, cayenne, chicory, cilantro, cinnamon, clove, coriander seed, cumin, fennel, garlic, Italian parsley, mint, nutmeg, onion, paprika, pepper, saffron, sesame seed, sumac, thyme and turmeric,
Indian
Cardamom, cayenne, coriander seed, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, pepper, saffron, tumeric Italian
Basil, chicory, dried chilies , fennel, garlic, Italian parsley, marjoram, onion, oregano Mexican
Chili powder, dried chilies, cilantro, cumin, epazote, garlic, oregano Spanish
Chili powder, dried chilies, garlic, saffron Thai/Vietnamese
Basil, chili powder, cilantro, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lime leaves, mint, onion, pepper, shallot, star anise
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