What goes with What?

What Goes With What?

On my first posting I gave everyone a very long list of spices and cuisines.  This time I will be listing which spice goes with which meat, fish, vegetable, etc.  If you don’t really care what cuisine you are eating, this chart will make it easier to know which spices to use, period.  I know that everyone doesn’t enjoy cooking the way I do, but everyone loves to eat.  Most people cook for themselves, yet they are limited to a few common spices, like salt, pepper, garlic and so on.  With this list, you can try adding a variety of spices without being afraid of the unknown.  Some spices are easy to find, some aren’t.  Most of the larger supermarkets have a pretty large spice section with both large and small quantities of each spice.  Give yourself a challenge. Go shopping for spices you have never used before.  I promise you will be glad you did.  As Julia would say, :Bon Appetit”.


Beans - Cumin, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Chilies, Garlic, Parsley, Pepper, Sage, and Thyme
 
Beef - Basil, Bay Leaves, Chili Powder, Chilies, Cilantro, Curry, Cumin, Garlic, Marjoram,  Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Breads - Anise, Basil, Caraway, Cardamon, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Garlic, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Oregano, Poppy Seed, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, and Thyme
 
Cheese - Basil, Caraway, Celery Seed, Chervil, Chili, Chives, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Garlic, Horseradish, Lemon Peel, Marjoram, Mint, Mustard, Nutmeg, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Sage, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Chicken - Basil, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon, Curry, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Ginger Lemongrass, Mustard, Paprika, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Corn - Chili, Curry, Dill, Marjoram, Parsley, Savory, and Thyme
 
Eggs -Basil, Chervil, Chili, Chives, Curry, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Peel, Marjoram, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Fish - Anise, Basil, Bay Leaves, Cayenne, Celery Seed, Chives, Curry, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Peel, Marjoram, Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, and Tarragon
Fruits - Allspice, Anise, Cardamon, Cloves, Coriander, Ginger, and Mint
 
Lamb - Basil, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Mint, Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Pork - Basil, Chili, Chives, Cumin, Garlic, Marjoram, Rosemary,   Mustard,  Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Sage, Savory, Tarragon,  and Thyme


Potatoes - Basil, Caraway, Celery Seed, Chervil, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Poppy Seed, Rosemary, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Salad Dressings - Basil, Celery Seed, Chives, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Horseradish, Marjoram, Mustard, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Rosemary, Saffron, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Salads - Basil, Caraway, Chives, Dill, Garlic, Lemon Peel, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Soups - Basil, Bay Leaves, Chervil, Chili, Chives, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Marjoram, Parsley, Pepper, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, and Thyme
 
Sweets - Allspice, Angelica, Anise, Cardamon, Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel, Ginger, Lemon Peel, Mace, Nutmeg, Mint, Orange Peel, and Rosemary
 
Tomatoes - Basil, Bay Leaves, Celery Seed, Cinnamon, Chili, Curry, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Gumbo File, Lemon Peel, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Savory, Tarragon, and Thyme


As you can see, there are many spices that go with almost everything. Basil is a very important spice to have in your spice rack.  Garlic is another spice that goes with just about everything, except maybe sweets.  Use your imagination.  Let you taste buds experience more than salt and pepper.  While Bay Leaves offer a special flavor to your soups and stews, don’t forget to remove them before serving.
Let me know if you have any interest in a particular recipe, and I’ll post it for everyone to see.
Thanks again for checking out my blog. Until next time…..
Amah