Fresh herbs are one of the easiest ways to add flavor to simple recipes. Whether you have a few pots growing on the patio, a small herb garden, or a bundle from the grocery store, they can make everyday meals taste fresh and homemade.

This collection of recipes shows easy ways to use fresh herbs in main dishes, side dishes, breads, drinks, and simple summer favorites. You will find ideas for basil, rosemary, mint, parsley, thyme, and more, along with recipes that are practical, pretty, and family-friendly. If you like growing your own herbs, these guides include helpful information: how to grow rosemary, how to grow mint, how to grow basil, how to preserve basil.