Thank you everyone for your replies. I actually decided to post on this forum because as I looked through it, I couldn't find a thread that had no replies. Having said that, I'm still somewhat surprised to see that the users on these forums really are that helpful.
Regarding your suggestions, fresh garlic and thyme seemed to really interest my taste buds, so I'll try that next time. I can't remember ever trying tarragon, but I'm curious to look into that as well.
As for the subject of not suggesting anything because I may not like it, I'm not sure if I follow the reasoning, but I can't say that I agree with you.
For one, it is true that I could experiment and see what works for me, but that would require time and resources I do not have, and seems somewhat impractical when there is a whole forum of experienced cooks whose suggestions you can easily gather, and then pick one or a few that sound the most appropriate for your own taste.
Secondly, I don't think that because I like the taste of thyme, I should use it with every dish I cook. Sticking to a few spices I like seems like it would condone monotony in my cooking, whereas listening to the opinions of others can lead me to finding new spices or combinations I didn't know about before.
Lastly, keep in mind that experience varies among cooks. I consider myself to be an amateur cook who merely enjoys cooking for himself and others, and I have much more experience and knowledge regarding sweets, cakes and baking than I do with cooking meals. There are occasions to learn and experiment by myself, and there are times to learn from the experience of others. Ignoring one or the other would simply make me a poorer cook.
Yes, I enjoy debating.
