Herbs and Herb Blends

Turkish Bay Leaves. A flavorful herb used extensively to flavor soups and stews, often found in blends. A necessary staple of any well-stocked pantry or spice rack!

Bay leaves are often used in Mediterranean, Mexican, West Indies, and American cuisine.

Good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, B complex vitamins. Minerals: copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium. Contains eugenol.

Chervil. Aromatic and very delicate in flavor, with an ever so slight hint of mint, chervil is a close relative of the herb, parsley. It has a wonderful flavor when used in soups, salads, sauces, and when blended with other herbs. It can also be used in Mediterranean cooking for its slightly minty and mild flavor. Wonderful on chicken! 2 ounces

This aromatic herb tastes like a mix of thyme and mint and takes well to oil and vinegar. Summer savory is a lighter flavored herb that is great on chicken. It is frequently dried, ground, and added to several mixes such as Herbs de Provence. Refill bag, .5 ounce

Try it in tea mixes, butters, egg dishes, and fresh grilled vegetables. The tender leaves can be used in fresh salads and a few leaves can also be added to white wine for a more refreshing flavor!

Basil leaf - Ocimum basilicum, sweet basil, robust, aromatic, minty and slightly peppery in taste. Excellent, bold flavor! Great to spice up, meats, stews, salads, pasta and sauces, pesto, pizza and yes, tea blends!  Basil is best used when added towards the end of cooking as it will loose it's flavor with intense heat.

 

Fennel Seeds Organic Sweet, aromatic and delicate flavor similar to anise. This seed is often used in fish dishes, cheeses, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, pizza, pasta, liquors, baking, breads, and cakes. 3 ounces, refill bag.

Fennel seeds is a good herbal remedy for coughs, gas and bloating. Contains lots of fiber and is often used to make herbal teas and in laxative preparations.  

Organic Fennel. Sweet, aromatic and delicate flavor similar to anise. This seed is often used in fish dishes, cheeses, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, pizza, pasta, liquors, baking, breads, and cakes. 

Fennel seeds is a good herbal remedy for coughs. Contains lots of fiber and is often used to make herbal teas and in laxative preparations. Fennel Seed is an ingredient used in our Cleansing Spice & Herb Detox. 4 ounces

Fenugreek leaves. Aromatic, minty in taste. A staple in Sri Lankan and Indian curries. It's great on fish and it gives vegetables a nice twist! Sprinkle this interesting herb on top of soup or steep as a tea. When steeped as a tea, it produces milk for breastfeeding mothers.

A wonderful blend that goes great with baked breads (add room temperature butter to 1 tbsp) and as a spread on fish and seafood. 

Blended with garlic, paprika, basil, and dried parsley.

The most amazing pizza begins with this blend. Liberally sprinkle this blend on your homemade pizza or store bought pizza for a mouthwatering compliment with a spicy kick.  Great on pasta as well as vegetables. This versatile blend even goes great with scallops, shrimp and fish. Blended with Greek oregano, basil, fennel, crushed red chili and garlic. 2 ounces, refill bag

Quick game time recipe: brush your pizza bread with olive oil and sprinkle the blend on sauce, then build your pizza adding:

cooked sliced chicken (or cooked crumbled Italian sausage)

roasted red bell peppers

mushrooms

red onion

1 cup mozzarella cheese (or pizza blend)

Finally sprinkle this blend liberally on top. Bake at 450 degrees F or until cheese melts, about 12 minutes.

Gotu Kola, is one of the most widely used and important Ayurvedic herbs on the market today. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years and is thought to be one of the most spiritual and rejuvenating herbs in Ayurveda. It is also thought to increase psychic sensitivity and is often used to treat anxiety due to its calming abilities. Gotu Kola is also one of the largest cultivated crops in India and thrives under organic farming conditions. While popularly used as a food source (in curries, rice, salads and vegetarian dishes) rich in vitamin C in the form of leafy greens within Bangladesh, Thailand and Sri Lanka it also has been internationally recognized within many countries pharmacopoeias and has been a valid, recognized, botanical medicine since 1884.

It is used to support healthy veins and circulation. It is also used externally for minor wounds and burns. The herb is traditionally used to reduce anxiety, promote calmness and relaxation. 

Delicious when prepared as a tea - taste is as delicious and as light as green tea!

DISCLAIMER: ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANYTHING IN ADDITION TO YOUR DAILY MEDICATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO TREAT OR CURE ANY ILLNESS AND IS USED AS A COMPLIMENT TO YOUR CUISINE WHILE PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH FROM THE VITAMINS, MINERALS AND COMPOUNDS FOUND NATURALLY IN EVERYDAY COOKING SPICES.

Herb and Spice Seasoned Salt. This isn't your average seasoned salt. This smoky blend compliments most everything you put it on! 

Blended with smoked paprika, pink Himalayan sea salt, sugar, garlic, onion, thyme, and spices.

Herb Rice Blend. This rice blend is no boxed mix! Fresh ground parsley, basil, bouillon and thyme is a delight when added to rice or spaghetti. This blend also shines on chicken, fish, steak and as a compound butter (by adding 2 tbsp. of blend to a tub of butter, stir and refrigerate 24 hours). Great on garlic bread too. A kid favorite!

Try 3 1/2 tablespoons of this pleasing blend with 1 1/2 cups of uncooked rice, 2 1/2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of butter and 10 pieces of spaghetti broken into pieces. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.

This blend is also fantastic as a soup mix. Simply add 2 tbsps of this blend to 4 cups of chicken broth (low sodium please), 1 cup of diagonally chopped carrots and a pinch of crushed red chili. Let simmer for15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Next, add chicken breast and simmer until chicken Is cooked, about 15 minutes. 

Savory, aromatic complex herbal blend. From the French region that bears its name. A staple of France, this savory, yet vibrant blend of herbs is better for flavoring heavier sauces like those made from meat drippings, a sure hit!

Blended with sage, summer savory, rosemary, thyme, Turkish bay leaves and fennel. No salt

 

Herbes de Provence. Aromatic, flavorful, savory and earthy. Wonderful in tomato and lamb dishes. Fantastic on chicken and potatoes! Make a quick compound butter add 1 tablespoon of this blend to 1 stick of butter and spread on steak during the final minute of grilling. This savory blend is traditionally made from a combination of basil, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, savory, and thyme. 2 ounces

Take a trip to the Mediterranean! This mild and pleasant blend is very tasty with subtle hints of mint. Great on meat, salads, soups, and vegetables. 2 ounces

Blended with oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, sage, parsley, rosemary, dill weed, and savory.

Oregano is a warm and aromatic yet slightly bitter herb. The best quality oregano is grown in warm dry climates and has a pungency that numbs the tongue. Sunlight encourages the concentration of the essential oils that give oregano its flavor. Mexican oregano is a plant in the verbena family that has an even stronger flavor and more aromatic than that of Greek or Italian oregano and is used in Mexican cooking where bold flavors are a must. 1 ounce 

Recipe using this herb

Organic Egyptian Basil. Slightly sweet, aromatic. Cooking options with fresh basil are almost unlimited. Basil is often added to pizza, chicken, pasta, sandwiches, sauces, salads, eggs, and fresh fruit. It can also be added to vinegar, oil, jam, and sauces such as pesto.

When cooking, basil is often added to a dish at the last possible moment to preserve the flavor.

Parsley, broken leaf can be used in anything from soups to sauces to vegetables. In Middle Eastern cuisine, parsley is the one of the main ingredients in dishes such as tabbouleh salad and is the main herb used in the stuffing for grape leaves and is often used in herb blends. As a garnish, parsley can be chopped and sprinkled in soups, hummus, or mixed with ground meat, such as lamb. More times than not you will find parsley in most Middle Eastern recipes. 1 ounce

A cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking, this distinctive, aromatic herb is packed with flavor and antioxidants. Rosemary not only tastes good in everything from marinades to mashed potatoes it is now being linked to good health! Great when crushed and sprinkled on chicken and fish.

1.5 ounces

 

Organic French Tarragon. Used in herb butter, soups, seafood, sauces and herb blends. Tarragon, commonly used in French cooking, has a  pleasant aroma with a subtle licorice taste! It adds a fresh spring taste and a bit of elegance to a variety of recipes, including fish, salad dressings and chicken dishes. Excellent when used as an herb butter and then rubbed on fish or chicken before broiling or pan searing.