12 Cooking Herbs every Cook should know about !

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Who are they ? How to identify them ? What to cook with them ?
All the answers in this video. Culinary herbs ( aka Aromatic herbs ) are a perfect way to add flavors, tastes and freshness in a dish. I just love them.
Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Coriander, Cilantro, Bay leaf, Chive, Mint, Tarragon, Oregano... Gotta love these cooking herbs.
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@smdmofo1530 9 жыл бұрын

it just makes me happy that over half these are in my garden

@brandonbenjamin9452 4 жыл бұрын

smdmofo still?

@joloooo 3 жыл бұрын

sana ol

@janramas8628 3 жыл бұрын

no ones asking

@keszter80 9 жыл бұрын

Apart from loving your videos, I love that kindness that come through every single time you make a video. You seem a very nice person.:)

@aamu3 2 жыл бұрын

i agreeee

@esprikitikkk 7 жыл бұрын

this is a thymeless classic.

@itsmeganaimee 5 жыл бұрын

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme gravy screams Christmas to me.

@CorneliusSneedley 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. We see so many chefs use herbs, but rarely do we see something that tells us why this herb and not that one. I would like to see you expand on this with a video on dried herbs and spices. Of course fresh is often best, but lets face it, we all use dried at least at times.

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

CorneliusSneedley :) Use dried herbs with same ingredients that were mentioned in the video. And spices will come in a video, eventually

@shanepasha6501 6 жыл бұрын

The best Herb analysis I have seen on KZfaq. Merci Alex.

@MissAliyyah 9 жыл бұрын

Would be fun to do a '12 days of herb' special, showcasing each herb in a dish. Love your vids as always.

@joshuamacdonald4913 6 жыл бұрын

Summer savory is one of my go to's. Great for poultry and game but I use it on everything.

@nonnadino 7 жыл бұрын

Bay leaf is one of THE MOST USED herb in the Palestinian kitchen... it's spectacular with beef.

@theawkwardman368 4 жыл бұрын

Eat pork

@barbgreen7350 3 жыл бұрын

Bay leaf is also great with seafood

@barbgreen7350 3 жыл бұрын

Tarragon is especially good with shrimp dishes

@terustalcup6481 5 жыл бұрын

Ty for the videos. Nicely done short and great info. You the man Alex!

@isiartdotcom 9 жыл бұрын

Don't forget good old fennel. It is one of my favourites, fresh, ground or the seeds are all beautiful to cook with. Great video thanks.

@rowanrobinson 6 жыл бұрын

For me herbs as well as spices are the key to being able to cook well. Anyone can grow (a few) of them no matter where they live, and you they add SO much to your cooking.

@biekery 9 жыл бұрын

I love the way you talk about food so passionately!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Kelly Wang It really does passionate me. :)

@ntombikayisetshunungwa5062 7 жыл бұрын

doing a short course on culinary training very grateful for your help

@debd8028 9 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love lemon verbena Great for salad, fish or chicken.I crush the leaves and add to my lemonade or infuse into my water Try it!

@fagetaboutit4968 9 жыл бұрын

i feel sorry for people who cant eat cilantro, hispanic and middle eastern dishes are both heavy on it and are my favorites.

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Fageta Boutit I feel a bit sorry for them too.

@DanHughesNC 6 жыл бұрын

I'm one of them too. It can actually make me retch if it catches me off guard.

@claja_ 4 жыл бұрын

It tastes like soap to me, but I eat it anyway since my dad likes to cook with it.

@heyreeen 4 жыл бұрын

*Binging with Babish has left the chat.*

@QuiChiYang2 3 жыл бұрын

On top of the fact that cilantro is a heavy metal chelating herb. It help the body get rid of aluminum & 🤔?🤔😶?

@estordavid5512 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot God bless you and your family too, take care of yourself and your family too,

@LaraMayLMT 9 жыл бұрын

I really just love your videos! Quirky, informational, fun.. and scrumptuous! Thanks for sharing :)

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Lara May Welcome on board !

@karlayork877 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, Alex! I use a lot of herbs, mostly from my own garden, and I either grow or have grown all these you list here. I also like using fruit with pork or chicken, less frequently with fish or beef. I have used apricots, but I used sweeter spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, cloves, etc. But your info at 5:27 inspired my very delicious lunch: Rosemary Apricot Pork Chops. I browned the chops in bacon drippings; topped them with slices of apricot; added crushed garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme; poured coconut milk around and between the chops; and braised them in the oven. Back on the stovetop, I removed the chops and reduced the sauce by half. Turned out great. Thanks for the inspiration!

@cattsamm. 5 жыл бұрын

I also feel the same way.. I feel like a star chef whenever I use basil in cooking. :)

@bangbangpops1 6 жыл бұрын

Short, sweet, funny, informative. Thanks!

@wwsuwannee7993 6 жыл бұрын

Creamed rabbit stew and tarragon....the herb with no explanation. Superb.

@ssatva 6 жыл бұрын

I am surprised by how often I use lavender of all things. A housemate bought some for tea, and I smelled it and knew it belonged in the stew I was working on. It's also fantastic in small amounts in white sauce and most cheese sauces. But these 12 are so very strong as the basics, and it was fun to see your thoughts on their effects! Thanks for the lovely videos.

@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts 6 жыл бұрын

I just found you a couple days ago, and you have quickly become my favorite Cooking Channel! :)

@mbd4331 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh such an awesome resource concentrated herb knowledge thank u!

@HarpreetSingh-vt6qo 9 жыл бұрын

I'm always looking a video like this. Its a great video which i think is underated in cooking at home.

@Growyourheirlooms 6 жыл бұрын

Good info. Many of them can be grown in a home kitchen windowsill year 'round.

@BearSugarx 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and creative video, thanks!

@melaniegastiger 9 жыл бұрын

This might be my favourite video so far, so insightful and creative as always! You never fail to make me laugh Alex, keep up the good work

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Pure Bliss Thanks :) That's my job right there

@patricia19551 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,great job.

@Cladman3001 8 жыл бұрын

Merci, I lived near Bethune many years ago, and fell in love with the French Cuisine. I live now in Northeast Tennessee. A bientot!

@jessefehrcreates 9 жыл бұрын

Bit bitter, bita bitte, pizza pizza. That was great. Thanks for the video

@velvaknapp3789 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@fear_less_2020 Жыл бұрын

Loevly video. Really needed this. Merci !

@jsilva7586 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thank you very much for sharing

@trisklin 9 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Alex & thanks for this one, you've inspired some new flavour combinations for me so thank you :) One of the herbs I love is lemongrass it has such a fresh aroma.

@loraleiffxi 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice video! I'm a big fan of dried and fresh herbs. I always have at least some beautiful basil waiting to go on caprese salad or pizza. You are very sweet to answer most peoples' comments. I'm looking forward to your segment on spices!

@saltypirate1 9 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video! The more understanding people have of herbs, the better their everyday cooking is! I recently started using fresh herbs daily and it has made my meals go from being everyday cooking to exquisite meals! Sometimes simple can make such a difference! Thank you for this video that makes herbs more approachable for a home cook. Chives in scrambled eggs and tons of thyme in French onion soup are my favorite!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

saltypirate1 Chives in scrambled eggs. Love affair.

@moriahjohnthejohnsons718 7 жыл бұрын

I loved this!

@carlosasosa4293 6 жыл бұрын

Cummin ???? In Mexico we also have epazote ! When you try this you will love it! It goes great with cheese and also pork and beens, I love your channel dude!

@gsjzy 9 жыл бұрын

Very good work, very useful to me, just in time. Thank you!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

***** Herbs are a cook's asset.

@mickc4672 8 жыл бұрын

awesome! thank you for this

@mnash3 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Cool Vid....

@maeellis5043 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video.

@AliceChengakaTheGreatCyanide 6 жыл бұрын

What many people don't know about is a type of basil known as African Blue Basil. It looks closer to Thai basil than common basil, but it smells BRILLIANT. It has the rich flavour of normal basil, but it also has a hint of mint to it that adds to the richness of the dish. If you grow the plant, you can eat it after it flowers (unlike common basil). In fact, you can eat its flowers too! It tastes similar, but milder.

@mim2628bailey 9 жыл бұрын

This was great! I'd love a video talking about dried herbs and where to use them too, I always end up chucking everything in!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

janejessie Dried herbs are great. Very handy and yet quite powerful as well. Also, basically, you can use these advices for dried herbs as well.

@saltypirate1 9 жыл бұрын

Browned butter and save are my guilty pleasure. On EVERYTHING :)

@JordanMuzquiz 7 жыл бұрын

This was a great intro for me. Thanks! :)

@ha6464 9 жыл бұрын

very useful, i always felt shy about my lack of knowledge on this

@shizzieave4569 9 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you for your great funny video!

@dimdull 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really need this education. Except for mint, chive and bay leaves, all of them smells pretty much same to me. In my cooking, I will add dried thyme/Rosemary/coriander/parsley all together since more is better wrong! 😁 newbie in western cooking... actually, a newbie in any cooking

@mbd4331 3 жыл бұрын

Smiling ear to ear!

@friendships7966 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice , thanks a lot

@manuelaciccarelli6070 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy I found this video. Thank you very much. If you haven't tried it, you should taste tomato leaves for pesto or even salads and sauces. They smell wonderful, even more than tomatoes itself. Greetings from Argentina!

@NurIbrahimTikko 8 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for the awesome explanation, i hope there is a video that explore how the to use/cook dried herbs/spices :D

@2bored4life 9 жыл бұрын

This is a very useful video!

@jess_ym523 9 жыл бұрын

Omg this is so helpful, thank you!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Jess T I am always here to help

@emoaudrey 9 жыл бұрын

I loved all of your examples of herbs! I was wondering if perhaps sometime we could see your version of a French cassoulet? Love your channel and I can't wait for your cookbook announcement!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Danielle Fisher Hey Danielle ! A french cassoulet will definitely come to my channel (eventually). The cookbook is taking a long time, cause I really want it to be up to my standards.

@LightsCameraCooking 2 жыл бұрын

your videos are very refreshing😊😊

@santoshthapa9305 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@nomolarecoger 9 жыл бұрын

You are great. More and more I like your videos. Today I will use your tips for cooking with sous vide. Regards from Spain.

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

NoMoLaReCoGeR Go for it !

@shiauyingchng4119 9 жыл бұрын

Bonjour Alex, this video is great for learning herbs! Please make a similar video on cheese! J'aime beaucoup ton videos. Bon courage et merci beaucoup..

@RainbowGardens 9 жыл бұрын

That is a great summary for herbs Alex! Yes! French Tarragon = the BEST tarragon. :) Also, some culinary herbs are used for medicinal purposes such as fennel, mint, oregano, lemongrass, ginger root, and more.

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Rainbow Gardens Yes ! Absolutely love those herbs too !

@sylviayiu7757 6 жыл бұрын

Rainbow Gardens O

@dannyforgood 9 жыл бұрын

I love it my friend "Herbs are one of the best allies of your cooking journey" Nice video Alex :)

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Danny McCubbin Thanks mate !

@80Ggirl 9 жыл бұрын

Greaaat vid!!! I needed this info, merci!!.. And so true about feeling a star chef when using basil lol it happens also to me in my kitchen.

@relishdelishkitchen3135 3 жыл бұрын

Am happy I have all herbs in my garden💃💃💃💃

@Fairylightsgirl 9 жыл бұрын

Cool!! 🍃🌿

@chandraordeniza8417 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I learned a lot.

@NS-pt5vc 4 жыл бұрын

"When you break a bay leaf it smells like coca colla" that was so funny :D

@lisaserniabat9591 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained

@mariacampelli6954 8 жыл бұрын

There are "Bohnenkraut"(savory, wouldn't cook green beens without it) and "Liebstöckel"( lovage) , also called "Maggikraut" in German, great in beef stock, any veg soup, potatoes and salads. And what about "Kerbel" ( chervil)? I use it at Easter time for soup especially, but also for the famous Green Sauce. Very informative and charming videos you make, thank you, dear Alex!

@Shdd1122 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@RIHopeTV 9 жыл бұрын

Fun! Thanks.

@Realatmx Жыл бұрын

Fresh leafs of garlic taste very delicious.. I also dry them and use fried on spicy dishes

@NyBoo213 7 жыл бұрын

merci! very useful!

@borgarbjarkason7190 9 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Keep it up!!

@homyakMilashka 9 жыл бұрын

Fresh dill smells like summer =) Great video, very interesting as always

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Homyasusina Funny you said that, cause to me it smells like winter.

@ClementineBlancheTyler 9 жыл бұрын

I looove dill! Especially with some greek yogurt, smoked salmon and black peppers! I'm drooling already! Also I use dried turmeric in almost every dish! It has great antioxidant and anticancer properties especially when combined with black peppers!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Clementine Blanche Tyler Turmeric for the win !

@halloweenbabystudios1748 9 жыл бұрын

I love this! I was just watering my basil and parsley and saw this video! I think the same thing every time I used my dried oregano. Haha! Oregano smells like pizza..and that produces happy thoughts :) Keep the videos coming Chef!!! Loves of good vibes from San Diego, California!!

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Jheramie Mendoza "that produces happy thoughts" Exactly !!!

@alwayschangingperspectives 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video again,thank you, made my day! :) I'm using the same herbs, and some other stuff: marjoram, lavender leaves (little) sometimes..it goes great with rosemary for oven baked (?) potato. ( I'm having some difficulties with english, but I hope you understand..:D )

@hanihanihani4887 9 жыл бұрын

Very useful!! Thanx! :D

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

HaniHani Hani great !

@KaterinaTalantliva 9 жыл бұрын

that's very useful! thanks)

@Lughnerson Жыл бұрын

Most of these are quite easy to grow and some should be grouped in the same pot as companion plants. In my northeastern NY climate, I bring the Bay leaf and Rosemary inside for winter. Dry and freeze cuttings of the rest, since you never know the age and quality of the market stuff. I seek out recipes that use the herbs I grow. Persillade for parsley. Pesto is basil. Sage and brown butter sauce. Lots more.

@jeanettemorris5087 7 жыл бұрын

My favourite herb missed here is marjoram, oregano's gentler sister. In fact, I often substitute marjoram for oregano, enjoying its subtler flavour. Its delicate taste wonderfully enhances egg dishes. PS__I LOVE your show Alex. My fav episode is the French cheese board. I like how you left your kitchen to source the cheeses. It made for a really dynamic show. Also, next time I'm in Paris, I plan on trying some of your restaurant/café recommendations. I'm in search of the perfect almond croissant!

@FrenchGuyCooking 7 жыл бұрын

Love you for that. Enjoy Paris :)

@jeanettemorris5087 7 жыл бұрын

Bisous, Alex. Continuez à briller !

@DanishDesigner 9 жыл бұрын

Ramsons/Buckrams/Wild Garlic... Great alternative to chives!

@theblacktroybolton8880 8 жыл бұрын

This video was 10 times better because he is french

@itsmeganaimee 5 жыл бұрын

He has one of the best French accents I've heard.

@dr.selzam8331 4 жыл бұрын

@@itsmeganaimee Right?

@mrs.hannahchiang 4 жыл бұрын

agreed😂💜

@sebastermantilla 4 жыл бұрын

It is hard to understand for me ¬¬

@whiskybravo4648 3 жыл бұрын

Alex is really from Boston.

@bambangsibarani2311 9 жыл бұрын

Nice info ! keep it up!

@delilahduhaylungsod5252 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex!!JESUS LOVES YOU!!! From the Philippines...

@magickal_kelli6195 8 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed! Great video!

@green4free 7 жыл бұрын

Citronmeliss in Swedish, lemon balm, it is a very delicate type of mint with a very citrusy flavour.

@chloew 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these amazing cooking videos. Can you show us what kind of dry herbs you used in many of your videos (like your French bourguignon, beef stew etc.), and how to get/make them?

@christa563 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I've wanted to add more fresh herbs in my cooking and this video is great inspiration! I love cilantro and basil. Bay leaves always remind me of Filipino chicken adobo and my mom's home-cooked meals. I'm learning to appreciate sage (aka I keep trying it until I develop a taste for it). :)

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

christa563 Great ! My advice would be to approach Sage with butter. Fry a knob of butter in a pan , and drop 2 - 3 leaves of sage in it. Fry them a few minutes ( don't make them change color ) And then use them in any dish. Much easier to appreciate this way.

@corina507 9 жыл бұрын

Definitely plus marjoram and lovage :) Great video :)

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

Paulina Bukowiecka Love marjoram, but never tried any lovage. It seems to be like celery leaves right ?

@corina507 9 жыл бұрын

***** Yeah, me too, I love marjoram :-) And yeah, you're right - it comes from celery family - it looks like a celery leaves, and when you use it in a dried form, it has a really strong flavor. We use it to cook polish chicken soup - it's an aphrodisiac... some people say... :-)

@duallove6909 9 жыл бұрын

Very very very veryyy good job there. Thank you 🌹

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

ghaida h Thanks :) Always good to have your comment !

@duallove6909 9 жыл бұрын

😄

@bcgrote 9 жыл бұрын

I found a chocolate mint plant! And it really does taste of chocolate and mint! In the US, sage is permanently tied to Thanksgiving, with stuffing/dressing seasoned with sage. I do use most of these herbs already, and love trying to identify them in foods I eat away from home.

@FrenchGuyCooking 9 жыл бұрын

bcgrote Great ! Always good to try to identify tastes, makes the palet sharper :)

@pcallender 9 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic - thank you! I've always found it hard to pair herbs and foods, especially coming from a family where the only kind of herb is "mixed"... :( Perhaps a perfect counterpart would be a video on spices?