Cooking with Herbs

The horseradish we use in cooking is actually the root of the horseradish plant. It resembles the parsnip and is fiery and sharp in flavour....

Mint is a delicious tasting herb that is used for a variety of dishes. It is traditionally made into a mint sauce to be used as an accompaniment to...

From fresh pesto to tomato soup, many recipes depend on basil to transform the ordinary into the gourmet. If you’ve grown your own this year, try...

Bay leaves (Sweet Bay or Sweet Laurel) originate in Asia but are well adapted to the Mediterranean where they grow profusely. They are commonly used...

The calendula herb is also known as pot marigold. This bright flowering herb is common in gardens and allotments and has many versatile uses both in...

Chives are useful to have growing near the kitchen. They are delicious and versatile with a mild onion flavour. Chives can be chopped up and added to...

Coriander has been used in cooking for centuries. The leaves seeds and even roots can be used, and have independent flavours and uses. Coriander...

Dill is a popular herb to use in cooking and is particularly good for flavouring fish dishes. The seeds, flowers and leaves are all used extensively...

Lavender is a wonderfully versatile herb in the kitchen. It is becoming increasingly popular as an addition to all manner of dishes including...

Marjoram is sometimes referred to as the ‘meat herb’; it works fantastically with a wide range of meats both roasted and cooked in stews. But...

The herb oregano is a native of the Mediterranean region where it grows abundantly. Its Latin name, Origanum vulgare, means "joy of the mountains"...

Parsley is a commonly used herb in the UK as both an ingredient in cooking (such as in a parsley sauce) and also as a garnish for a number of...

Rosemary is a native of the Mediterranean but is well suited to the British climate and is commonly used in British cooking adding a zing to roast...

Sage is a versatile herb and it works well with other herbs in the kitchen such as thyme, rosemary and basil. It is commonly used in stuffing...

Thyme is a native herb of the Mediterranean region but has naturalised well in the UK and will grow happily in a sunny position. Thyme has antiseptic...

Used for centuries in Britain to enhance the flavour of food, traditional British herbs are again finding favour. Try out our recipes for traditional...

France, the land of Escoffier, the first celebrity chef, is renowned for its cuisine. Visitors to the country expect the very best food whether...

Basil and oregano are the herbs most reminsicent of Italian cookery. As well as hints for growing basil and oregano, we've recipes for Italian herb...

Borage is a traditional herb used as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and anti-inflammatory. It was also thought to relieve symptoms of melancholy. Borage is...

Lemon balm is a native of temperate Southern Europe but has naturalised all over the world. It is a vigorous grower and will happily romp away in a...

Cardamom is used widely, either whole or ground, in Indian cooking in everything from curries to desserts. It's a prime ingredient in garam masala...