Herb Families
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:08pm

Preparation

1 Herbs can often be grouped according to their flavors - so if a recipe calls for an herb you don't have on hand, try substituting it with one from the same flavor group. 2 For Aromatic, Pungent Flavors:Dill* 3 Caraway Seed* 4 ChervilParsleyFennelCilantroMint* 5 LavenderCatnip* 6 Pennyroyal* 7 For Citrus Flavors:Lemon Balm* 8 Lemon Thyme* 9 Lemon Verbena* 10 Lemon GrassLemon Mint* 11 Bergamot 12 For Onion Flavors:Chives* 13 GarlicShallot* 14 Leek* 15 Scallion* 16 For Pine or Woodsy Flavors:Rosemary* 17 SageThymeSummer Savory* 18 Winter Savory* 19 For Mint Flavors* 20 Marjoram* 21 Mint* 22 Oregano* 23 Thyme* 24 Sage* 25 For Licorice or Spice Flavors:Basil* 26 Chervil* 27 Marjoram* 28 Oregano* 29 Tarragon* 30 Thyme 31 * These herbs are the closest in flavor and provide the best substitutions 32 For each other, but any within a flavor group can be exchanged.