• Beans - Cumin, cayenne, chili, Mexican oregano, oregano, parsley, pepper, sage, savory, and thyme.

• Beef - Aleppo pepper, basil, bay, black pepper, chili, cilantro, curry, cumin, garlic, marjoram, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, tarragon, thyme

• Breads - anise, basil, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, lemon peel, orange peel, oregano, poppy seeds, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme.

• Chicken - Aleppo pepper, allspice, basil, bay, cinnamon, chili, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, mustard, paprika, pepper, rosemary, saffron, sage, savory, star anise, sumac, tarragon, thyme.

• Eggs - basil, chervil, chili, chives, curry, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon peel, marjoram, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, sage, tarragon, thyme.

• Fish - anise, basil, bay, cayenne, celery seed, chives, curry, dill fennel, garlic, ginger, lemon peel, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, saffron, sage, savory, star anise, tarragon, marjoram.

• Fruits - allspice, anise, cardamom, Chinese 5-spice, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mint.

• Lamb - Aleppo pepper, basil, bay, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, curry, dill, garlic, marjoram, mint, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, savory, tarragon, thyme.

• Potatoes - basil, caraway, celery seed, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, marjoram, oregano, paprika, parsley, poppy seed, rosemary, tarragon, thyme.

• Salads and Salad Dressings - basil, caraway, celery seed, chives, dill, fennel, garlic, horseradish, lemon peel, marjoram, mint, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sumac, tarragon, thyme.

The Gift of Time
 Does your Schedule seem to be even busier then usual? Do you know someone who will soon be coming home with a newborn or someone who has a love one that is in the hospital?  Or do you just want to show someone how much you appreciate them?  What better gift than the Gift of Time!  Contact Chef Nick's Kitchen for details about Gift Certificates for Assembled Entrees ready to be freezer bound.

 Join the fun at Chef Nick's Kitchen at the Goodrich Settlement Grange, 421 Glenmary Drive, on Saturday, January 20 or February 3 or 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, or Tuesdays, January 23 or February 6 or 20, from 5:45 to 7:45 pm. Registration and payment need to be three days in advance of the session. Get more information and updates on future menus and sessions at: conqueringhealthierrecipes.com  and click on cooking sessions.  E-mail  nfc@stny.rr.com Or call 687-5654 to reserve a cooking session with Chef 
Nick's Kitchen.

Tip of the Month
 When preparing pancake or waffle batter, mix it in the blender to get all the lumps out. Then just pour your batter directly from the blender into the pan. No messy scoop, no lumpy pancakes.

 I'd like to hear from you. Do you have any comments, questions or favorite recipes?  Please e-mail me at nfc@stny.rr.com or write to Chef Nick, 99 Hall Rd, Owego, NY 13827.  If you would like copy of my cookbook you can find it on the web at: conqueringhealthierrecipes.com.