Favorite Culinary Herbs
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Posted: Feb/03/2008 5:34 AM PST
So what's your favorite culinary herb? People who garden usually grow at least one favorite they use in the kitchen! I don't know if this has ever been discussed here before, but I'm taking a chance that it hasn't. |
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Posted: Feb/03/2008 5:29 PM PST
I use a few different kinds of herbs. Rosemary is my favorite. The others that I use are thyme, chives, parsley, sage and bay. I love a roasted chicken with rosemary, thyme, and sage along with the other seasonings. |
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Posted: Feb/04/2008 5:42 AM PST
How in the world did I ever forget to include thyme in the poll??? You find it in so many recipes! I guess because I wanted to include lovage (which is my favorite), I completely forgot thyme which most people are more familiar with. When it comes to cooking with herbs, 10 choices just aren't enough!!! Thanks for jogging my memory!!! |
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Posted: Feb/04/2008 9:39 AM PST
I had a hard time choosing my favorite herb. I love them all. I use alot of basil in my sauces. I even have fresh basil growing inside right now and almost every morning I pick a leaf and put it in my tea. It's fragrance in the morning helps me get going.  Patty
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Posted: Feb/04/2008 3:27 PM PST
I don't know if Garlic counts, but that's my favorite. If garlic doesn't count, it's a toss-up between basil and oregano. I use them together so much, I don't know which I like better. |
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Posted: Feb/06/2008 8:53 AM PST
I'm not an inspired cook, but I've gotten to like basil. I intend to develope the south facing side of the house into a herb bed. The choices for basil are quite broad and very pretty. Leafette |
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Posted: Feb/13/2008 2:42 AM PST
This ones easy! I love Basil!! Thyme is another fav (why not on the list?) Mint is fun and I like parsley, rosemary, cilantro and did I mention garlic?!? Does Garlic count? |
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Posted: Mar/06/2008 2:02 PM PST
i LOVE garlic when cookin i likje many varaties of basil tho my absolute fave is mint especally cause of the runners (those that dont know the runners are GREAT at preventing weeds) |
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Posted: Mar/21/2008 11:22 AM PST
In case you can't guess from the name ... I'm a basil fiend. I use it in EVERYTHING, and nothing beats a slice of toasted bread with a little olive oil and fresh basil. I use mostly sweet basil, but Genovese is great for pesto, and Thai basil is amazing in Asian dishes. Mint is my second favorite - you can't beat its fresh, sweet fragrance. Great for Asian cooking, baking, and (of course) fresh Mojitos! I love all the varietes - spearmint, chocolate, pineapple, and orange are my favorites. |
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Posted: Mar/21/2008 3:04 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by Basilette nothing beats a slice of toasted bread with a little olive oil and fresh basil.No doubt! Though I like it even better with garlic. My favorite changes as time goes by. Recently I've been enjoying lots of soups, and have found that a healthy dose of sage helps give the broth a more full-bodied flavor. |
