9 Culinary Herbs You Can Grow At Home

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Basil:

Basil is a fragrant leafy herb that has a sweet peppery scent. It is Extensively used in Italian and Southeast Asian cuisines, and the fresh leaves can be used in salads and sauces.

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Coriander:

It is also known as cilantro, that is an annual herb with fresh, citrusy-tasting leaves, aromatic seeds used as a spice in a wide range of cuisines.

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Fenugreek:

Fenugreek is an aromatic herb with green leaves and slender pods containing yellow seeds, with its nutty flavour, it is used in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.

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Rosemary:

Rosemary is a woody evergreen shrub with needle leaves and a strong piney aroma, it is commonly used in flavouring roasted meats, vegetables, and breads.

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Thyme:

This is a little plant that grows low to the ground, with small aromatic leaves and a faint savoury flavour. It is a classic accompanied to soups, stews, and roasted vegetables.

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Bay Leaf:

This is an evergreen and perennial type of shrub: The glossy, its aromatic leaves are usually used in flower soups, stews, and braises with a subtle earthiness.

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Chervil:

Also known as 'French Parsley', this is a delicate herb with finely dissected, lacy leaves and a very mild flower with a hint of anise.

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Italian Oregano:

This Mediterranean herb is relatively small with very pungent leaves. Italian Oregano has a earthy flavour that is a must with Pizzas, Pastas, etc.

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Sage:

Sage has soft silvery leaves and an earthy aroma with a hint of pepper, it is a perennial herb that complements poultry, stuffing and savoury winter dishes well.

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