Favorite Herb Recipes

Transform your meals with the abundance of fresh basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, and other fragrant herbs currently taking over your garden or farmers' market.

Here, a stunning chopped salad unites several summer standouts -- peaches, corn, cucumbers, and basil -- with the sweetly acidic flavor of vine-ripened tomatoes.

Fresh basil shines in this simple pasta recipe.

Basil vinaigrette is ready almost instantly if you use a blender. Fresh tomatoes and rounds of goat cheese need no more adornment.

This salad utilizes both green and red varieties of basil.

Fresh basil leaves crown portions of fresh tomatoes and sliced melon served in a cooling tomato broth.

The holy basil has a spicy aroma and is treasured for medicinal and culinary uses. Here it lends flavor to a chicken stir-fry.

Often used in Asian cooking, Thai basil has sharp-pointed leaves and tastes of mint, cinnamon, and licorice.

Basting the chicken with lemon juice while it's on the grill gives it a tangy taste. For the marinade, steeping the rosemary in hot water intensifies the flavor of the herb.

Just try to eat only one of these flavorful homemade dinner rolls!

The smoky taste of grilled onions goes perfectly with rosemary's woodsy perfume.

Sprigs of herbs tucked inside the husk lend their fresh flavor to the corn.

In this recipe, dried or fresh oregano and preserved lemons are used to flavor briny olives.

Grilled lemons and fresh oregano create a bold flavor combination for charred chicken.

Oregano is Greek for "joy of the mountain" Greek oregano has a milder flavor than the Mexican variety.

In this recipe, the rice is cooked in boiling water just like pasta.

Marjoram tastes like a delicate version of its cousin, oregano.

Charred peppers and marjoram lift a chicken dish to a flavorful new place. The chicken breasts are marinated in garlic, herbs, and olive oil, and then grilled.

This homemade ravioli dish -- with its handmade pasta and earthy filling -- manages to be both delicate and hearty at the same time.

An entire bunch of marjoram is used to season this refreshing summer soup.

Thyme and orange are a surprisingly delicious combination when used to marinate shrimp skewers.

Crisp homemade crackers are even more delicious when spiked with fresh thyme leaves.

You can use fresh or dried thyme in this simple side dish.

These crisp chicken cutlets pack a double punch of fragrant sage -- chopped leaves are mixed into the breading while whole fried leaves garnish the finished dish.

The earthy flavor of sage marries well with smoky bacon in this hearty dish.

The bold flavors of mushrooms and sage taste best when the ingredients are prepared simply. Here, they're sauteed and used to top crisp slices of toasted bread.

Sage and salty prosciutto are a natural combination in this simple chicken preparation.

Firm polenta (or leftover wedges from dinner) can resurface at breakfast. Its nuttiness and slight sweetness complement the eggs and sage.

Winter savory adds a subtle herbal note to this classic dish of steak with a red-wine and mushroom sauce.

This comforting side dish is fragrant with fresh winter savory.

Here's the prettiest way of all to add the taste of fresh herbs. We used summer savory, oregano, bay, rosemary, and thyme.

The bright, citrusy taste of fresh sorrel makes is a great foil for the richness of roasted salmon.

A rich gratin gets an unexpected lemony note from the addition of this springtime herb.

Sweet Vidalia onions combine with sorrel to create a savory tart that's perfect as an appetizer or as a light main course.

Use a mixture of curly and flat-leaf parsley in the herbal salad.

Curly parsley and dill season this simple potato dish.

Martha Stewart Living editor Lucinda Scala Quinn shares her recipe for baked artichoke hearts. This recipe includes curly parsley.

A twist on pesto -- with parsley and walnuts -- gives fettuccine springtime color and freshness. It's sure to impress the fussiest guests.

The fresh, herbaceous notes of flat-leaf parsley compliment the mussels' brininess perfectly.

Rack of lamb is carved into tender, juicy chops and complemented by a citrus and parsley gremolata, an Italian accompaniment.

Soaking the components of this simple salad in ice water for 10 minutes makes them cool and crisp. It also helps mellow the flavor of the red onions.

Pungent dill and salty feta are an ideal combo in this quick, light breakfast dish.

Add your favorite ingredients to this potato salad, such as onions, scallions, chopped hard-cooked egg, or basil instead of dill.

This trio of ingredients was made to go together!

Fresh tarragon is a natural in chicken salad. Its delicate anise-like flavor is delicious.

This popular recipe has become a year-round favorite.

Fresh chervil adds a springtime note to pea-filled pasta.

This couldn't-be-simpler pasta showcases the subtle flavoring power of fresh chives.

These tender roasted tomatoes add a spark to weeknight meals.

This appetizer softens the sharpness of mint, lamb, and feta with gently cooked leeks and scallions. The flavors meld nicely on a superbly thin, crisp crust.

A turn on the classic combination of peas and mint, this vibrant salad intersperses whole leaves among spring greens, while torn leaves invigorate the lemon vinaigrette.

Fresh bay leaves flavor this vibrant dish -- perfect for those looking to elevate their grilling repertoire.