Sage

Sage is among the greatest of Mediterranean herbs, and anyone who has been to Spain, Italy, or Greece can attest to the richness of flavor it imparts to their most important pasta, pork, lamb, chicken, vegetable, and cheese dishes. Perhaps sage is more popular in Europe, and used in a greater variety of dishes than it is here, because the Europeans understand how to use it sparingly. Too much sage overpowers a dish with a musty taste and smell.