The Herb Pairing Playbook (Plus a Fresh↔Dried Cheat Sheet)

The Thanksgiving Herb Pairing Playbook

Pairing herbs is about contrast (brightness vs. richness), intensity (delicate vs. bold), and texture (leafy vs. woody). Use this guide to design your menu.

Best Pairings by Dish

• Turkey: sage + rosemary + thyme (classic), or Italian‑leaning with Italian Spice Blend. Shop blend. LA Herb

• Stuffing: sage (base note) + thyme (savory lift) + parsley (fresh finish).

  • Shop: Sage Cut, Thyme Whole, Parsley Flakes. Sage | Thyme | Parsley. LA Herb+2LA Herb+2

• Gravy: thyme + bay; finish with parsley.

  • Shop: Bay Leaves Whole. Bay. LA Herb

• Roasted vegetables: Herbs de Provence or rosemary + thyme; finish with lemon zest and parsley.

  • Shop: Herbs de Provence Cut. Shop. LA Herb

• Green veg: parsley + tarragon + chives (if you have them).

  • Shop: Tarragon Leaf Cut, Parsley Flakes. Tarragon | Parsley. LA Herb+1

For more inspiration, see LA Herb’s Best Herbs to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Feast. LA Herb

Fresh ↔ Dried Conversion (Bookmark This)

• 3 Tbsp fresh ≈ 1 Tbsp dried

• 1 Tbsp fresh ≈ 1 tsp dried

• Whole leaf → powder: start with ½ the amount; powders are more intense and disperse faster.

Pantry Checklist (One Cart, All Weekend)

• Core herbs: Sage Cut, Rosemary Whole, Thyme Whole, Bay Leaves Whole, Parsley Flakes.

  • Shop category: All Herbs (bulk & small sizes). Browse. LA Herb

• Convenience blends: Poultry Seasoning, Italian Spice Blend, Herbs de Provence, Za’atar for a modern twist.

  • Poultry | Italian | Provence | Za’atar. LA Herb+3LA Herb+3LA Herb+3

• Holiday sips: Mulling Spices (for cider/wine) and Winter Blend Black Tea for cozy pairing.

  • Mulling Spices | Winter Blend Black Tea. LA Herb+1

Quick Q&A

Is dried parsley worth it? Yes—LA Herb’s Parsley Flakes retain color and aroma and are perfect for finishing hot dishes. Shop. LA Herb
Can I use za’atar on Thanksgiving? Absolutely—try it on Brussels sprouts or roasted carrots for brightness and crunch. Shop. LA Herb