Matching fresh herbs with Ingredients
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Eggs |
Vegetables |
Fish |
Poultry |
Game |
Meat |
Pork |
Fruit |
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Basil |
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mushrooms |
√ |
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Bay |
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cauliflower |
√ |
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stews |
Shepard's pie |
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Chervil |
√ |
Potatoes/ carrots |
√ |
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Chives |
√ |
potatoes |
√ |
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Coriander (cilantro) |
√ |
carrots |
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Curries |
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Curries |
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Dill |
√ |
Potatoes |
√ |
√ |
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Stews |
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Fennel |
√ |
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Salmon |
√ |
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√ |
Apple |
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Lovage |
√ |
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√ |
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Stews |
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Marjoram |
√ |
√ |
√ |
Stuffing |
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√ |
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Mint |
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Peas/ potatoes |
√ |
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Rabbit |
Lamb |
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Fruit salad |
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Oregano |
√ |
tomatoes |
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Steak |
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Stewed |
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Parsley |
√ |
√ |
√ |
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Lamb |
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Rosemary |
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Roast vege |
√ |
√ |
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Lamb |
√ |
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Sage |
√ |
Tomatoes |
Oily fish |
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Duck |
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√ |
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Tarragon |
√ |
√ |
shellfish |
√ |
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Thyme |
√ |
Mushrooms |
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Stuffing |
Rabbit |
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Rule of thumb - soft leaf herbs such as coriander and basil work best with delicate foods such as fish and eggs. While the more woody herbs match well with red meats and root vegetables.
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