Cooking - Herbatorium

Parsley Garnish Recipes: Fresh Sauces and Finishing Ideas

September 7, 2026September 5, 2026 by Roxie

Freshly picked bunch of flat-leaf Italian parsley on a wooden cutting board with herb sauce and lemon

Turn fresh parsley from a simple plate garnish into vibrant finishing sauces. Learn classic gremolata recipes, chimichurri, herb butters, and crisp garnishes.

Cooking with Chili: An Overview

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Roxie

A bowl of finished chili with sour cream and cheese, surrounded by fresh chiles, lime, and cilantro on a wooden table

A practical overview of how to cook with chili, from building a classic beef chili pot to cooking methods, serving ideas, and storing leftovers.

Sweet Basil Recipes: Delicious Fresh Basil Dishes and Cooking Ideas

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Roxie

A rustic kitchen table spread featuring skillet basil chicken, fresh Genovese pesto, Caprese salad, and fresh sweet basil sprigs

Discover easy sweet basil recipes, from classic pesto and skillet basil chicken to fresh summer salads, homemade pizza, and quick weeknight dinner ideas.

Savor the Delicious and Luscious Taste of These Spearmint Recipes

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 by Roxie

Overhead flat-lay of a glass of mint limeade, a bowl of cubed watermelon and crumbled feta with mint, fresh spearmint sprigs, and lime halves on a warm wooden table

Spearmint recipes for drinks, salads, mains, sides, and sweets: mojitos, pesto, tabbouleh, watermelon salad, mint tea, and the rules of thumb that keep the flavor bright.

Cooking with Chervil: How to Use This Delicate Herb

September 3, 2026August 23, 2026 by Roxie

A small pale ceramic ramekin of fresh chopped chervil leaves with a paring knife on a wooden kitchen counter, soft daylight

Practical ways to cook with chervil, from eggs, butter, fish, and chicken to vinaigrette and soup, plus what it tastes like and how to substitute.

Cooking with Sweet Basil: How to Get the Most from this Warm, Peppery Herb

August 26, 2026August 23, 2026 by Roxie

A bunch of fresh sweet basil tied with kitchen twine on a wooden cutting board, with three ripe red tomatoes, a small bowl of sea salt, and a glass cruet of olive oil

Learn how to cook with sweet basil. Practical tips for choosing, storing, and using sweet basil in pasta, pesto, salads, sauces, sandwiches, and desserts.

Asian Basil Uses: What Thai Basil Does and How to Use It

September 8, 2026August 19, 2026 by Roxie

A fresh bunch of Thai basil with narrow green leaves and purple stems on a sunlit cutting board

A practical guide to Asian basil uses: how Thai basil tastes, how it differs from sweet and holy basil, and where to add it in stir-fries, curries, and noodle dishes.

Delightful Lavender Recipes for Baking, Drinks, and Savory Dishes

August 25, 2026August 18, 2026 by Roxie

Artisanal kitchen table with dried culinary lavender in a glass jar, golden shortbread cookies, and a glass of fresh lavender lemonade

Explore delicious lavender recipes for buttery shortbread, fresh lemon syrup, lavender lemonade, and savory roasted chicken using culinary lavender buds.

Cooking with Dill: Fresh Herb Guide, Flavor Pairings, and Recipes

August 25, 2026August 18, 2026 by Roxie

Fresh green dill weed bunch with a lemon and sea salt on a wooden prep surface

Learn how to cook with dill. Master fresh vs dried dill weed, flavor pairings for salmon, potatoes, and yogurt dips, and simple fresh dill recipes.

Recipes with Chamomile Tea: Honey Chamomile, Panna Cotta & Syrup

August 25, 2026August 17, 2026 by Roxie

Fresh and dried chamomile flowers with a cup of chamomile tea and honey jar

Try delicious recipes with chamomile tea: honey chamomile syrup, panna cotta with edible flower garnish, herbal tea blends, and iced chamomile.