Herb Identification
Instructions: Identify cooking herbs from descriptions
- 1.
This aromatic herb has small, oval green leaves and a sweet, slightly peppery flavor. It is essential in Italian cooking, especially in pesto and Caprese salad. What herb is this?
AOreganoBParsleyCCilantroDBasil - 2.
This woody herb has needle-like leaves and a strong, pine-like aroma. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb and potatoes. What herb is this?
AThymeBRosemaryCSageDTarragon - 3.
This herb has tiny, round leaves on thin stems and a subtle, earthy flavor. It is a staple in French cuisine and pairs well with virtually any savory dish. What herb is this?
AThymeBOreganoCSavoryDMarjoram - 4.
This herb has flat or curly bright green leaves and a fresh, mild flavor. It is the world's most widely used garnish and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. What herb is this?
ACilantroBCelery LeafCParsleyDChervil - 5.
This herb has soft, velvety gray-green leaves with a slightly bitter, earthy flavor. It is traditionally used to season turkey and stuffing at Thanksgiving. What herb is this?
AThymeBOreganoCRosemaryDSage - 6.
This herb looks similar to parsley but has a very different taste that some people describe as soapy. It is essential in Mexican salsas and Asian cuisines. What herb is this?
ALovageBParsleyCChervilDCilantro - 7.
This herb has long, hollow, grass-like stems with a mild onion flavor. It belongs to the allium family and is commonly snipped over baked potatoes and omelets. What herb is this?
AScallionBChivesCGarlic ChivesDLeek - 8.
This herb has a strong, warm, slightly bitter flavor and small leaves on woody stems. It is essential in pizza sauce and many Greek and Mediterranean dishes. What herb is this?
AThymeBBasilCMarjoramDOregano - 9.
This delicate French herb has lacy, fern-like leaves and a subtle anise flavor. It is one of the traditional French 'fines herbes' and is best used fresh. What herb is this?
AChervilBFennelCDillDTarragon - 10.
This herb has feathery, thread-like leaves and a fresh, slightly sweet flavor. It is commonly paired with salmon, pickles, and potato salad. What herb is this?
ADillBChervilCTarragonDFennel - 11.
This herb has long, narrow leaves with a distinctive anise or licorice flavor. It is essential in French Béarnaise sauce and pairs well with chicken. What herb is this?
ATarragonBAnise HyssopCFennelDChervil - 12.
This Mediterranean herb is sweeter and milder than its close relative oregano. It has small, rounded leaves and is sometimes called 'sweet marjoram.' What herb is this?
ASavoryBMarjoramCOreganoDThyme - 13.
This herb has large, dark green leaves with a slight lemony, minty flavor. It grows prolifically and is used in Southeast Asian cooking, mojitos, and mint juleps. What herb is this?
ALemon BalmBMintCPeppermintDBasil - 14.
This herb has narrow, silvery-green leaves and a camphor-like aroma. Once used widely in European cooking, it is now most associated with herbes de Provence. What herb is this?
ALavenderBSavoryCRosemaryDSage - 15.
This herb has elongated leaves that taste like a combination of celery and anise. Its bulb, fronds, and seeds are all edible. It is commonly paired with fish in Italian cooking. What herb is this?
ATarragonBLovageCDillDFennel