This fresh collection of over 50 deliciously easy recipes for cooking with herbs, includes zingy sauces, salsas and dressings to substantial salads, main plates, sweet things and baking. Herbs have been valued for thousands of years for their aromatic and health-giving qualities as well as culinary uses. Today they bring a fresh pop of colour to any kitchen corner, add interest to window boxes or thrive as a sweet-smelling addition to any garden. From mint to marjoram, herbs are undoubtedly the easiest way to add instant vibrancy, interest and brightness to your everyday cooking. This new collection celebrates kitchen herbs in all their beauty and variety – from basil and parsley to sage and thyme – and outlines the distinctive qualities of each herb, from scent to texture and taste, and features over 50 deliciously easy recipes for making the most of them in your cooking. Also included are tips of growing your own herbs and how to store shop-bought herbs to avoid waste, as well as interesting snippets of folklore and fact relating to this fascinating family of edible plants.

Rise in popularity of Mediterranean and Middle-eastern food - from Tapas to Mezze - has seen a rise in interest in and use of fresh herbs in home cooking, with supermarkets now stocking the widest range possible.

Survey shows that over half (53%) of all UK-based adults grow their own herbs to use in their kitchens.

Most searched-for herb across the UK is sage, closely followed by coriander and fennel.

Demand for herbs and spices is increasing worldwide, leading to annual growth of 6.44%.