| Cooking vegetables with the right herbs will make an | | | | chopped nuts) |
| unforgettable difference. Learning how to use herbs | | | | Egg Plant -Basil and parsley |
| will have your family and dinner guests impressed. | | | | Leeks -Garlic and ginger |
| Here is how to change an ordinary tasting vegetable | | | | Asparagus -Tarragon, basil (add tomatoes and |
| dish into an extraordinary one with the added flavors | | | | cheese) |
| of herbs and spices. | | | | Brussel Sprouts -Parsley and Garlic (add walnuts, |
| All of the common and favorite herbs can be used | | | | orange zest with sweet peppers) |
| with vegetables. Herbs such as oregano, basil, parsley, | | | | Beets -ginger and cinnamon (add lemon juice to retain |
| thyme, rosemary, chervil, Tarragon, coriander, cumin, dill, | | | | color) |
| ginger, garlic, lemongrass and curry. Spices such as | | | | Spinach -Basil and garlic, Dill and lemon |
| cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves can also be added to | | | | Vegetables with herbs make a wonderful side dish at |
| really spice up some vegetables. Adding chopped nuts | | | | any meal. Whether you are using fresh, frozen or |
| and mushrooms to vegetable dishes is another great | | | | canned vegetables their flavor will always be |
| way to bring more flavor and nutrition into the meal. | | | | enhanced with the addition of herbs. Fresh herbs can |
| Herb flavored vinegars, marinades, and oils are readily | | | | always be substituted with dried ones. Just be careful |
| available in supermarkets or they can be made at | | | | not to use too much of the dried herbs because they |
| home. These flavored additives can be used on salads | | | | are more condensed than in the fresh form and can |
| and when grilling vegetables, meat and fish. | | | | easily overpower the flavor of vegetables. |
| Salt, pepper, onions, garlic and fruit juices have been | | | | Mixing various vegetables together provides an |
| favorite flavor enhancers over the ages. With the | | | | interesting medley of colors and food flavors. Some |
| popularity of gourmet cooking a wider variety of herbs | | | | recipes also add chopped nuts, peppers and tomatoes |
| and spices are becoming widely used. Here are some | | | | along with herbs. By adding other foods you will not |
| combinations of vegetables and herbs and spices that | | | | only add more flavors, but will make your vegetable |
| work well together: | | | | dishes more interesting and nutritious too. A healthy |
| Vegetables & Herbs | | | | diet is one that has the most variety of fresh and |
| Sweet Potatoes - nutmeg or cinnamon | | | | nutritious foods. So don't be shy, experiment with a |
| Potatoes -garlic and basil, mint and sage | | | | wide variety of herbs and foods. Add flavored oils and |
| Squash (orange) -thyme, basil and rosemary | | | | fruit juices and you'll be surprised how much more you'll |
| Squash (yellow) -basil, parsley and oregano | | | | not only enjoy eating vegetables, but also cooking and |
| Cabbage -cilantro and cumin | | | | serving them. Making gourmet tasting meals can be |
| Carrots -cumin, sage, ginger | | | | just that easy. Your family and guests will be |
| Corn -marjoram or sage, dill seed & thyme, basil and | | | | wonderfully delighted every time they sit down at your |
| rosemary | | | | dining table. Using herbs and spices will turn your meals |
| Broccoli -basil and oregano (with tomatoes) | | | | into an extraordinary health food experience that is as |
| Peas -thyme | | | | rich in vitamins and nutrients as it is in color and flavor. |
| Beans -oregano and basil, onion and garlic (add | | | | |