With so many delicious herbs it is easy to get them mixed up… here is a picture guide and description…
ROSEMARY
Rosemary is an herb in the mint family. It is a small evergreen shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, whose one inch leaves resemble curved pine needles. Rosemary has a tea like aroma and a piney flavor. Rosemary is used primarily in lamb, pork, chicken, and rabbit dishes.
BASIL
Sweet basil has a tender bright green foliage, that emit a spicy, clove-like aroma. Sweet basil leaves have a strong perfume. Basil is the main component in pesto. Basil can be used with potatoes, beans, meats and pastas. It goes great with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese!!!
SAGE
Golden Sage is a shrubby, evergreen perennial shrub with pale green and yellow leaves. Slightly bitter in flavor and highly aromatic, sage is one of the main ingredients in poultry seasoning. It enhances meats and poultry as well as most vegetables.
MARJORAM
Marjoram has a delicate, sweet, pleasant flavor with a slightly bitter undertone .Marjoram is the yellow green leaf of Majorana hortensis, a low growing member of the mint family. It is a great herb for adding flavor to meat dishes.
This is a great link to a site that lists a wide range of herbs and also what they can be used for…
http://www.ageless.co.za/herbal-encyclopedia.htm
