Chopped fresh herbs can transform your dinner. Stir soft herbs like basil or parsley through a ready-made pasta sauce, or mix coriander through a curry. This trick will add colour and flavour, and it’s a great way to explore how different herbs can change the taste of your favourite dishes. Lots of herbs are easy to grow at home; they're usually perfectly happy on your kitchen windowsill, so you can have them within reach at all times.

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