Pairing
Spices for tomatoes
The spices, herbs, and blends that earn a place with tomatoes, drawn from each entry's pairing notes.
No. 25Herb
Basil
Sweet, peppery, clove and anise
herbal·sweet
No. 22Herb
Bay leaf
Herbal, piney, faintly tea-like, subtle
herbal·bitter
No. 48Spice
Celery seed
Savory, grassy, bitter, concentrated celery
herbal·bitter
No. 18Spice
Fennel seed
Sweet, warm, gentle licorice
sweet·herbal
No. 76Spice
Guajillo chile
Tangy, fruity, berry-like, medium heat
citrusy·pungent
No. 54Blend
Herbes de Provence
Herbal, savory, floral, sun-dried
herbal
No. 26Herb
Marjoram
Sweet, mild, floral, gently warm
herbal·sweet
No. 11Herb
Oregano
Herbal, peppery, slightly bitter, aromatic
herbal·bitter
No. 27Herb
Parsley
Fresh, grassy, clean, lightly peppery
herbal
No. 23Herb
Thyme
Herbal, savory, minty, peppery
herbal