Chervil also enhances the flavor of carrots, spinach, eggs and is one of the ingredients of the classic French Bearnaise sauce. In our region of the Southwest, where culinary traditions run deep and strong, Cilantro is a very important ingredient used to flavor fresh salsas and sauces. The hard nut-like seeds of the plant, known as coriander, have been used for over 3,000 years. The sweet, citrus-like leaves are essential when putting up canned salsa and give any dish a special and unique freshness. It was a favorite condiment of the ancient Greeks.
Cumin likes full sun and very well-drained soil so does well throughout the Southwest.
It is also an important ingredient in many Mexican dishes, especially beans. Drought Tolerant Annual One of the easiest herbs to grow, dill has been an integral part of American gardens for generations, essential for pickles and many herbed bread recipes. The ferny-leaved plants grow to 4' and tolerate a wide range of difficult soils. Dill seeds and the dried leaves go well in herb breads and delicate sauces for fish steaks and filets, especially salmon. Root vegetables benefit from a light sprinkling of dill during cooking.