Fresh rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage are displayed with their dried counterparts. - Thomas Klee/Shutterstock ...

Thyme is best when fresh but you can buy it freeze ... to slow-cooked dishes such as stews and daubes. It is one of the herbs used in bouquet garni, along with parsley and bay.

Basil, a fragrant herb, is known for its antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties. It boosts immunity, aids digestion, ...

Look out, too, when you visit farmers' markets, for more unusual varieties of herb such as salad burnet, angelica, lovage, pennyroyal, and uncommon varieties of thyme, mint and sage. While it's ...

They can be added directly to the food or wrapped in cheesecloth and removed before serving. The following are suggested herb blends. (Assume equal parts unless specified.) Bay leaf, 2 parts parsley, ...

Bay is the only culinary herb that is a tree. Its rich, slightly sweet flavour is stronger when dried. Whole bay leaves can ...