The Mucky Knees Cook Book — herbs

Coriander is most commonly used in asian dishes, but seems to have worked its way across the globe to become a key herb in almost any kitchen. It has a nice, bright flavour which adds punch to your recipes - but be careful, too much can be overpowering!

Try these easy recipes to turn your coriander plant into some tasty meals!

Parsley is the world’s most widely used herb. It adds flavour without overpowering and is the perfect partner for fish - although it can also be used with almost anything else you can think of!

Here are some ideas on how to use your supply of fresh parsley...

Rosemary is used in lots of different dishes. It gives your food a fresh and earthy taste. It smells so good that they even make perfume out of it!

Try these easy, child friendly recipes!

Your lovely, organic french beans are a perfect addition to almost any meal. As with any vegetable, the trick is not to overcook them. People who don’t like vegetables have probably never tried them at their best. A freshly picked french bean, cooked for just a couple of minutes would change their mind forever!

Here are some child friendly recipes to make them the star of the show, rather than just a side dish!

Every kitchen should have a fresh supply of thyme. Adding thyme to your meal is a nice easy way to add another layer of flavour. It goes nicely with most things, especially rice, meat, potatoes and vegetables.

These recipes will give you some ideas on how you can use the organic thyme you've raised from seed!