WHICH SPICE FOR WHICH DISH?

The correct spice or herb for any food is the one that tastes right for you.
 
When experimenting with a new spice or herb, crush some of it and let it warm in your hand; then sniff and taste it.
If it is delicate, you can be bold and adventurous.
If it is very strong and pungent, use a light hand the first time that you try it.
 
When you're at a loss about what to add to a dish, try something from the list below. But remember, these are only suggestions....
 
And please share your discoveries with us!
 
Beans: Avocado leaves, cumin, cayenne, chilli, oreganum, parsley, pepper, sage, thyme
 
Beef: Basil, bay, black pepper, chilli, curry, cumin, garlic, marjoram, mustard, oreganum, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, thyme
 
Breads: Anise, basil, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, lemon peel, orange peel, oreganum, poppy seeds, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme
 
Cheese: Basil, caraway, chilli, chives, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, horseradish, lemon peel, marjoram, mint, mustard, nutmeg, paprika, parsley, pepper, sage, thyme
 
Chicken: Basil, bay, cinnamon, chilli, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, mustard, paprika, pepper, pimento (allspice), ras el hanout (Moroccan spice mix), rosemary, saffron, sage, star anise, thyme
 
Eggs: Basil, chilli, chives, curry, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon peel, marjoram, oreganum, paprika, parsley, pepper, sage, thyme
 
Fish: Anise, basil, bay, cayenne, celery seed, chives, curry, dill fennel, garlic, ginger, lemon peel, mustard, oreganum, parsley, rosemary, thyme, saffron, sage, star anise, marjoram
 
Fruits: Anise, cardamom, Chinese 5-spice, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mint, pimento (allspice)
 
Lamb: Basil, bay, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, curry, dill, garlic, marjoram, mint, mustard, oreganum, parsley, ras el hanout, rosemary, thyme
 
Potatoes: Basil, caraway, celery seed, chives, coriander, dill, marjoram, oreganum, paprika, parsley, poppy seed, rosemary, thyme
 
Salads and Salad Dressings: Basil, caraway, celery seed, chives, dill, fennel, garlic, horseradish, lemon peel, marjoram, mint, mustard, oreganum, parsley, rosemary, thyme
 
Soups: Basil, bay, chilli, chives, cumin, dill, fennel, garlic, marjoram, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, star anise, thyme
 
Sweets: Anise, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, lemon peel, nutmeg, mint, orange peel, pimento (allspice), rosemary, star anise
 
Tomatoes: Basil, bay leaves, celery seed, cinnamon, chilli, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, marjoram, oreganum, parsley, rosemary, thyme
 
Vegetables: Chilli, chives, curry, dill, marjoram, parsley, thyme