Foundations of Restaurant

Management and Culinary Arts

Book 1 Chapter 5

Leaves, stems or flowers of an aromatic plant

Fresh or Dried Dried herbs are stronger than fresh When using dried herbs crumble or

crush them to release flavor Use 2-3 time more fresh then dried Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking

Bark, roots, seeds, buds or berries of an aromatic plant.

Usually dried – ground or whole Might be fresh, such as ginger Store in tightly covered containers in

cool dry place.

BasilItalian Cooking

BaySoups, Stews, MeatsUse the whole leaf,

but remove before serving

ChivesPotatoes, Garnishes,

Seafood, Soups

Cilantro

Mexican Food, Thai Food, Sauces, Salsa

DillFish, Potatoes,

Pickles, Dips, Carrots, Bread

Lemon Grass

Chicken, Seafood

Mint Desserts, Lamb, Tea

Oregano

Italian Food, Mexican Food, Pizza, Spaghetti

Parsley Garnish, Meat,

Cheese, Salads, etc….

Rosemary Chicken, Seafood,

Mushrooms, Vegetables

Sage Pork, Turkey,

Stuffing, Mushrooms

Tarragon Chicken, Eggs,

Mushroom, Seafood

ThymeMeat, Poultry,

Mushrooms, Nuts, Potatoes

AllspiceTropical Evergreen

Tree BerryNutmeg, Cloves,

CinnamonPickling, Stews,

Baking

CarawayApple, Pork,

Sausage, Rye Bread

CayenneAny food, but can

add lots of heat!!

Chili PowderBlend of cumin,

garlic, onion and chili

Tex-Mex, BBQ

ClovesImmature flower

budsMeats, Stocks,

Sauces, Baking

CorianderCilantro seedsVariety of cooking

uses in savory and baked foods

CuminSeeds – used

crushedMexican Foods, Chili

GingerRoot of plantBaking, Asian Foods

NutmegSeed kernel inside a

fruitBaking, cheese,

eggs, Alfredo

PaprikaFinely ground powder

from dried pepperGarnish, salads,

sausage, casseroles

Peppercorn

Dried unripe berryMost common – black

pepper, used in most foods

Poppy SeedsFrom poppy flowerBaking, Salad

Dressing

SaffronDried stigmas of

crocusMost expensive spice

in the worldMediterranean and

Asian foods

Sesame Seeds

Found in the pod of a tropical plant

Baking, Tahini Paste, Asian Fish dishes