Basil

Sweet, warm, softly spicy, aromatic

Salad greens, eggs, tomatoes, pesto and other pasta sauces

Bay

Pungent, aromatic

Soups, sauces, stews,  casseroles, sauces

Chervil

Delicate, slightly anise-like

Fish, chicken, omelettes, sauces

Chives

Mild, oniony

Fish, eggs, cheese, salads, creamy soups, potatoes

Cilantro

Intensely aromatic, spicy

Asian, Middle Eastern and Mexican dishes, carrots, salads, yogurt

Dill

Anise-like

Salmon, herring, veal, carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, soft fresh cheeses

Fennel

Anise-like

Fish soups, pork, seafood, eggs

Marjoram/Oregano

Sweet, aromatic

Grilled meats, chicken, tomato sauces, eggs, cheese, flavored oils and marinades

Mint

Strong, sweet, clean

Cucumber, potatoes, peas, cheese, melon, chilled soups, lamb, yogurt

Parsley

Fresh, slightly spicy

Eggs, fish, soups, poultry, meat

Rosemary

Pungent, oily, aromatic

Lamb, chicken, pork, bread,  potatoes

Sage

Aromatic, slightly bitter

Pork, veal, duck, goose, turkey, legumes, eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheeses, risotto, pasta

Tarragon

Aromatic, anise-like, cooling

Chicken, eggs, tomatoes

Thyme

Intensely aromatic

Poultry and meat roasts and casseroles, roast potatoes