Mediterranean tastes
How to season your dishes
Do you know the most important aromatic herbs used in Mediterranean cuisine? We’re certain you’ll have heard of the most famous ones!
While enjoying a walk along the trails in the national park when you’re in Cilento for your holidays, you’ll spot a whole host of herbs and shrubs that are frequently used in the kitchen, especially in Mediterranean regions. Here are some of the most famous herbs that you might encounter.
- Bay leaves: Also known as laurel, the symbol of victors, bay leaves aid digestion and are often added to dishes to infuse them with flavour, especially soups, broths, and vegetable dishes.
- Basil: We’re sure that everyone has heard of basil! This classic seasoning is used to flavour numerous dishes, as well as to prepare delicious ice creams and sorbets.
- Tarragon: This aromatic herb has a delicate yet distinctive taste of pepper, salt, vinegar, and chives, which makes it ideal for use in low-salt diets.
- Oregano: This sun-loving herb is the ideal seasoning for tomato-based dishes, focaccias, and savoury tarts.
Do you know the most important aromatic herbs used in Mediterranean cuisine? We’re certain you’ll have heard of the most famous ones!
While enjoying a walk along the trails in the national park when you’re in Cilento for your holidays, you’ll spot a whole host of herbs and shrubs that are frequently used in the kitchen, especially in Mediterranean regions. Here are some of the most famous herbs that you might encounter.
- Bay leaves: Also known as laurel, the symbol of victors, bay leaves aid digestion and are often added to dishes to infuse them with flavour, especially soups, broths, and vegetable dishes.
- Basil: We’re sure that everyone has heard of basil! This classic seasoning is used to flavour numerous dishes, as well as to prepare delicious ice creams and sorbets.
- Tarragon: This aromatic herb has a delicate yet distinctive taste of pepper, salt, vinegar, and chives, which makes it ideal for use in low-salt diets.
- Oregano: This sun-loving herb is the ideal seasoning for tomato-based dishes, focaccias, and savoury tarts.
