herbs

noun

plural of herb
as in spices
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herbs The last was paired with lamb that had been roasted in a cast-iron pot with smoldering herbs and hay. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 But like hot peppers and fragrant herbs, the extracts from coffee can be used as a slug deterrent. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 Fill them with flowers, herbs, or greenery and scatter them around your outdoor space for an instant refresh. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Add olive oil, fresh herbs, or garlic to your pasta dish for extra flavor and antioxidants. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026 Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Fun Ways to Drink Kombucha Taylor recommends adding fresh herbs and berries to kombucha to make a fun mocktail. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026 Popular natural herbs include chamomile to calm, lemon balm to soothe nerves and passionflower to reduce brain activity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency. — ABC News, 22 June 2026
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spices
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  • Our belle of the barbecue is a citrusy take on an American classic—beer-can chicken—with an ode to mojo criollo, a marinade traditionally made with bitter sour oranges, warm spices, and a heavy hand of garlic.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • The nose offers orchard fruits and rich whiskey notes, while the palate surprises with a Kentucky-style rye character, baking spices, and tropical fruit.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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