From the mint family, savory is an herb with a flavor similar to thyme and sage The word savory may also mean a dish which is piquant (rather than sweet) in flavor
the American spelling of savoury (savouré, past participle of savourer, from savour; SAVOR). a plant that is used in cooking to add taste to meat and other food. adj. Aromatic annual herb (Satureja hortensis) of the mint family, native to southern Europe. The dried leaves and flowering tops are used as a flavouring and in herb bouquets. Winter, or dwarf, savory (S. montana) is smaller and flowers in winter. It is used for culinary purposes almost interchangeably with the summer species
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
Type: Herb (fresh sprigs or crumbled dried) Description: Two types: summer and winter Summer savory is slightly milder, but both are strongly flavored and should be used sparingly Closely related to the mint family Flavor: Peppery, aromatic, slightly pungent Uses: Beans (lima beans, string beans and lentils) meats, sauces, soups, stuffings, vegetables