herbs
Synonyms
aromatic herbs
Bay leaf
Bay leaf tastes like slightly bitter pepper, with a resinous note. Use in stews, broths, marinades, pickles and in your bouquet garni. Matches well with lentils or beans.
Basil
Basil combines well with oregano, as used in Italian cuisine. Consider it a perfect match for tomato sauce.
Pesto
This green basil, pine nut and garlic sauce is the pride of Genoa. Serve pesto with any pasta of your choice, cooked, drained, and placed in a warmed dish as a first course. Pesto is also excellent with potatoes or as a base sauce for pizza.