<p><b><i> "What's exciting and clever about what Jekka has done with this book is that she's focused on a 'hit-list,' her top-50 cooking herbs of all time, and gives you delicious and exciting ways of using them." -- From the foreword.</i></b></p><p>Jekka McVicar -- whom Jamie Oliver dubbed the "queen of herbs" -- has assembled a special collection of her top-50 favorite herbs. Each herb is described in detail, including its Latin and common names as well as:</p><ul><li>Its botanical features and varieties</li><li>A history of the herb in cooking</li><li>How to harvest and use the herb</li><li>Non-culinary uses</li><li>The most important and useful varieties of that herb</li><li>Suggestions for using excess harvest</li></ul><p><b><i>Jekka's Herb Cookbook</i></b> also features 250 original recipes that use her top-50 garden herbs. The recipes include:</p><ul><li>Salads</li><li>Sandwiches</li><li>Stews</li><li>Beverages</li><li>Desserts</li><li>Meat</li><li>Poultry</li><li>Seafood dishes</li><li>Condiments and sauces</li></ul><p>There are international recipes, such as salsa verde, and familiar favorites, such as caraway seed cake. Extraordinary color illustrations highlight McVicar's knowledgeable and enthusiastic descriptions.</p><p>For cooks and herb gardeners, <b><i>Jekka's Herb Cookbook</i></b> is a fascinating guide to using herbs in practical and inspiring recipes.</p>