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Complete guide to herbs and spices

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Complete guide to herbs and spices

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Seasonings for everyday fare
Broccoli
Seasoning For stir-fries, think ginger, crushed red pepper and curry powder. Goes well with dillweed, oregano, parsley, basil and marjoram. RecipesVegetables with ginger and garlicFresh vegetable turnovers
Burgers
Seasoning Blend chili powder, cayenne pepper and cumin into meat. Or try ginger, basil, Italian seasoning, celery salt, garlic powder or minced onion. RecipesMighty Mexican burgersCalifornia burgers
Cabbage
Seasoning Good bets for salads include mustard, caraway, celery, dill and coriander seeds. For sautéing, try curry powder, dillweed or sage. RecipesNorth African cabbage saladBraised apple 'n' bacon cabbage
Cauliflower
Seasoning Takes well to crushed red pepper, paprika, pickling spice, fennel and mustard seeds. For soups, use nutmeg, curry powder or turmeric. RecipesCauliflower in curry vinaigretteCurried cauliflower bisque
Chicken
Seasoning Sprinkle with paprika, cumin, coriander, chili powder or black pepper. Pair with tarragon, basil, oregano, thyme or Chinese five-spice powder. RecipesChicken à la springChicken, avocado and coriander pasta sauce
Eggs
Seasoning Go with basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder, cayenne pepper, curry powder, cumin and ginger as well as crushed red pepper, chives, parsley and marjoram. RecipesDuo deviled eggsEggs in purgatory
Fish
Seasoning Experiment with dillweed, chervil, parsley, oregano or ginger. For soups, try fennel seeds, saffron or white pepper. RecipesOriental flank steakFresh dilled lemon salmon
Peas
Seasoning Toss with chives, mint, dillweed, chervil, parsley or basil. Ginger, garlic powder, tarragon, curry powder and chili powder add zest to soups and stir-fries. RecipesFresh asparagus-pea risottoRice and green pea pilaf
Pork chops
Seasoning Season with sage, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, cloves, seasoned salt or Chinese five-spice powder. RecipesIsland-style pork chopsWeekday pan-fried pork with sage and onions
Potatoes
Seasoning Season with curry powder, cumin, basil or rosemary. For salads, add Italian seasoning, tarragon or paprika. Also try nutmeg and basil. RecipesClassy curried potato salad with avocadoRoast potato fries with sun-dried tomatoes and basil
Rice
Seasoning Steam with cardamom pods, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks or cumin seeds. Crumble saffron into pilafs, puddings and risottos. Flavour with basil and oregano. RecipesMiddle Eastern pilafNext-night beefy Spanish rice
Spinach
Seasoning Good matches for sautés, purées and soups include tarragon, parsley, dillweed, curry powder, nutmeg, oregano, mint, basil and sesame seeds. RecipesCurry-spinach saladSpinach-and-basil salad
Squash
Seasoning Marries well with nutmeg, mace, allspice, marjoram, cumin, coriander, chili powder, ginger, rosemary, garlic and bay leaves. RecipesGolden squash risottoSpicy squash sauté
Tomatoes
Seasoning Liven up fresh tomatoes with basil, chives, oregano and garlic powder. To cooked tomatoes, stir in fennel seeds, tarragon, marjoram or Italian seasoning. RecipesSpiced tomatoes and olivesTomatoes Provençale  

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