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Basil Varieties – The Different Types of Basil and their Uses

There are many more types of basil than the standard sweet green variety. Discover a rainbow of basil varieties, from cinnamon to purple, lemon to African Blue, and use their unique flavors and fragrances to transform your cooking.

Roasted salmon with herbs and asparagus.

What Herbs Go With Salmon

White basil flowers on a lush green basil plant.

What to Do with Basil Flowers?

Herbs with mushrooms in a black bowl.

What Are the Best Herbs for Mushrooms?

Fresh herbs on grilled lamb chops.

What Herbs Go With Lamb? Here’s 9 of the Best Herbs for Lamb

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Basil growing in a pot

Basil

A small bay leaf tree in a pot.

Bay Leaf

Chives grown from seed in a wooden pot

Chives

Mint growing indoors in a pot.

Mint

A freshly harvested sprig of rosemary.

Rosemary

Sage growing in a pot indoors from seed

Sage

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The Kitchen Herbs is for anyone who loves cooking with fresh herbs. We are your one-stop shop for everything you need to get started, including a guide to growing, preserving, and cooking with herbs.

Growing herbs

White basil flowers on a lush green basil plant. What to Do with Basil Flowers? Basil, Cooking with herbs, Growing Herbs
Rosemary cutting being taken from a plant in a wooden box. What to do with Rosemary Cuttings? Cooking with herbs, Growing Herbs, Preserving Herbs, Rosemary
A gardener growing lavender in a garden. How to Grow Lavender Growing Herbs, Herbs
Pots of curly leaf and flat leaf parsley growing on a windowsill. Growing Parsley Indoors Growing Herbs, Parsley
An oregano plant growing in a white pot. How to Grow Oregano from Cuttings Growing Herbs, Oregano
Mint growing indoors in a pot. How to Grow Mint Indoors Growing Herbs, Mint
Repotting a mint plant grown from seed. How to Grow Mint From Seed (indoors and outdoors) Growing Herbs, Mint
Fish mint growing in a container Fish Mint Featured, Growing Herbs, Herbs
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Harvesting herbs

A bunch of freshly harvested flat leaf parsley on a white cloth. How to Harvest Parsley (without damaging the plant)
A bunch of freshly harvested cilantro with black herb scissors. How to Harvest Cilantro
A freshly harvested sprig of rosemary. How to Harvest Rosemary
Newly harvested bay leaves on a wooden board and in a glass jar. Harvesting Bay Leaves
A bunch of cut oregano on a wooden board with a knife. How to Harvest Oregano (without harming the plant)
A pair of hands harvesting basil leaves. How to Harvest Basil

Storing herbs

Dried thyme leaves in a wooden spoon. How to Dry Thyme Featured, Preserving Herbs, Thyme
Oregano Pesto Cooking with herbs, Oregano, Preserving Herbs
Fresh thyme sprigs in a jar with water. How to Store Thyme Preserving Herbs, Thyme
Fresh mint stored in a glass jar. How to Store Mint Mint, Preserving Herbs
A wooden bowl of dried rubbed sage How to Dry Sage Preserving Herbs, Sage
Dried bay leaves spilling from a jar How to Dry Bay Leaves Bay, Herbs, Preserving Herbs
Basil flower head Basil Flower Vinegar Basil, Cooking with herbs, Preserving Herbs
dried parsley in a wooden spoon How to Dry Parsley Parsley, Preserving Herbs
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Cooking with herbs

White basil flowers on a lush green basil plant. What to Do with Basil Flowers?
Fresh herbs on grilled lamb chops. What Herbs Go With Lamb? Here’s 9 of the Best Herbs for Lamb
Dried herbs in a white bowl. 11 Thyme Substitutes to Use in Your Cooking
A roll of rosemary butter on a wooden board. Rosemary Butter
Lemon dill butter in a roll of parchment. Lemon Dill Butter Recipe
A bunch of fresh dill on a wooden chopping board. How to Use Dill in Cooking
A grilled pork chop with sage leaves. What herbs go with Pork? Here’s 10 of the best
Dried herbs on a white plate. Italian Seasoning Substitute
Roast chicken with fresh rosemary and lemon slices. Herbs That Go with Chicken
Basil and some other herbs that can be basil substitutes on a wooden board. Basil Substitute (Help! What can I substitute for basil in my recipe?)
Tarragon butter in a white bowl. How to Make Tarragon Butter
Minced garlic and cloves of garlic. Q&A: How Much Minced Garlic is One Clove?
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Herbs with mushrooms in a black bowl. What Are the Best Herbs for Mushrooms? From oregano to thyme, you can use many different herbs to enhance the flavor of the mushrooms in your recipes… READ MORE...
Yogurt dill sauce in a white bowl on a wooden background. Simple Yogurt Dill Sauce This simple yogurt dill sauce recipe is perfect for serving with salmon, or for dipping, topping, or dressing up your… READ MORE...
Hands planting garlic in a raised garden bed. How to Grow Garlic From a Clove Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will show you how to grow garlic from a… READ MORE...
Fresh basil stored in water. How to Store Basil Basil is a popular herb that is widely used in many cuisines around the world. It is known for its… READ MORE...
Thyme growing under a heavy frost. 5 Cold Hardy Herbs That Grow in Winter (Outside) Winter doesn't have to mean a barren herb garden. With the right variety, you can enjoy fresh herbs all season… READ MORE...
Fresh rosemary stored in a jar with water. How to Store Fresh Rosemary Whether you grow your own or buy it at the grocery store, you might be wondering how to store fresh… READ MORE...
Hands harvesting mint with a pair of red herb scissors. How to Harvest Mint Without Damaging the Plant Mint is an easy-to-grow herb that can be used in a variety of dishes and drinks. However, when harvesting mint,… READ MORE...
Lemongrass being prepared for cooking on a wooden board. How to Use Lemongrass in Cooking Lemongrass is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in many types of dishes. Whether you’re looking to add… READ MORE...
Hands chopping the stems off a bunch of cilantro. Can You Eat Cilantro Stems? Cilantro leaves are used in many types of cuisine around the world, but what about the stems - can you… READ MORE...
Fresh chives in a mason jar. How to Store Chives If you've just harvested a bunch of chives or have a large bunch from the grocery store that you can't… READ MORE...