The world is full of exciting and delicious kitchens that may inspire us when cooking at home. And every kitchen has its own preferred herbs and flavours that characterises the taste of this exact area.

Below, you can find an overview of which herbs and tastes the different kitchens are known for. And if you are up for new international taste adventures, you can follow the links to find plenty of inspiration and recipes from each kitchen (links are in Danish however).

The Italian kitchen

Italian food has been popular all over the world for many years. It is characterised by all the fresh, powerful herbs you know and love, such as oregano, basil, rosemary and parsley. A fresh pasta, a good olive oil and fresh herbs is always a good starting point for simple, tasty Italian cuisine.

Also, be sure to read our guide on how to plan an authentic Italian dinner. (LINK to blog post “How to plan an authentic Italian dinner” from Nov 2018)

Browse recipes for Italian food here : https://www.opskrifter.dk/kitchens/italiensk

The Spanish kitchen

The Spanish kitchen is known for spicy food using olive oil, garlic and pepper (and cayenne pepper). Herbs such as rosemary and oregano are popular in particular, while also soft herbs like basil and parsley are used in Spanish omelettes and paellas.

Browse recipes for Spanish food here : https://www.opskrifter.dk/kitchens/spansk

The French kitchen

The French kitchen is known for its classic herb combinations bouquet garni, fines herbs and herbes de provence. Even though these are typically used in their dried form, the French are also fond of fresh herbs, specially herbs like bay leaves, chives and tarragon.

Browse recipes for French food here : https://www.opskrifter.dk/kitchens/fransk

The Mexican kitchen

In the Mexican kitchen, herbs like cilantro (also known as the herb you either hate or love : http://localhost:10133/en/the-herb-you-either-hate-or-love/ , oregano and thyme are hard to miss. Mexican food can also be quite spicy and is typically spiced up with a hint of lime, chili or cayenne pepper.

Browse recipes for Mexican food here : https://www.opskrifter.dk/kitchens/mexicansk

The Asian kitchen

Asia covers many different countries and kitchens, and while there are indeed great differences between Chinese and Indian cuisine, for instance, there are also similarities. In general, the Asian kitchens favour cilantro, lemongrass and mint, while also ingredients such as coconut, paprika, cinnamon and ginger are popular.

Browse recipes for Asian food here : https://www.opskrifter.dk/kitchens/asiatisk