616923 Sun May 03 14:16:19 -0700 2009 6 31 Home Cooking 0 4650608 is there a general guide of how to combine fresh herbs and spices with certain meats and veggies? i added freshly grated lemon to a pound cake and then ginger to a vegetable dish and both were incredible. i have other spices but i don't know how to mix them. how else can i use ginger? (cumin, lemon, etc.) Sun May 03 14:16:19 -0700 2009 39464 midtownDiner123 1 4651368 Like most folks, I use ginger in lots of baked goods. It's even useful in breads. I use it in rice dishes, as an ingredient with pork, chicken, fish, salads, etc. Cumin adds a nice touch to corn bread, cottage cheese/tomato salads, many vegetables, shell fish, egg dishes, meat dishes, salads, etc. Lemon simply goes with just about anything. I use cinnamon in stews (especially lamb stew) and with nutmeg on tapioca puddings, cakes, cookies and all the typical baked goods. Sun May 03 19:54:46 -0700 2009 4650608 203621 todao 2 4651847 thanks. how can i combine them though? are there good guides of what pairs together like ginger + lemon + cumin + garlic... ? Mon May 04 04:51:55 -0700 2009 4651368 39464 midtownDiner123 1 4652530 Often, old cookbooks have a chart showing herbs and spices, and common pairings... Here's just a few ideas to get you started for other herbs, but please don't limit yourself to these uses! Basil - use with tomato based sauces, fresh tomatos, veggies Bay leaf - use whole leaf to flavor soups, stews, stock Cilantro - use fresh in Mexican or Asian dishes Cumin - Mexican dishes, beans Marjoram - fish, poultry, omlettes, tomato dishes Mint - fresh fruit, peas, carrots, lamb Paprika - meat or vegetable dishes; as a garnish; try smoked paprika for a hint of smoky flavor in soups, veggies, lamb steaks Rosemary - lamb, poultry, dressing, potatoes Sage - winter squash, pasta, poultry, dressing Tarragon - sauces and salads, fish, poultry, tomato dishes, eggs, veggies (great in chicken salad for sandwiches) Thyme - poultry, veggies, fish, great with anything lemony Nutmeg - cream sauces, desserts, fruit Cinnamon - desserts, fruit dishes, Morrocan lamb or chicken Oregano - Mexican, Italian dishes, My favorite combos: cumin + oregano for Mexi dishes Smoked paprika + lemon for poultry and lamb Ginger + garlic for stir fry Basil + garlic for pasta, pizza, and fresh tomatoes Rosemary + Thyme + smoked paprika for roasted potatoes and veggies Bay leaf + Summer Savory + Thyme for bouquet garni (season soups and stews) Enjoy! Mon May 04 09:13:52 -0700 2009 4650608 24930 kmr 2 4653251 that's what i'm looking for! thank you. i found an interesting one for a soy sauce for meat: garlic, black pepper, paprika, oregano Mon May 04 12:15:11 -0700 2009 4652530 39464 midtownDiner123 1 4653311 I have several lists that list the herbs/spices and then the foods that go with them....as well as the reverse. They're taped inside my spice cabinet. Here are a couple of charts for printing out: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1431.asp http://www.spiceadvice.com/usage/chart.html http://ag.udel.edu/EXTENSION/fnutri/pdf/CookingGuide/fnf-13.pdf Mon May 04 12:30:23 -0700 2009 4650608 10532 LindaWhit 2 4655770 this is everything i need. thank you. Tue May 05 09:24:28 -0700 2009 4653311 39464 midtownDiner123