A little pot of fresh herbs in the kitchen window makes life better. A few leaves of fresh basil enhance everything, from fancying up a glass of water to authenticating your marinara. Green thumb or no, give it a try. Or pick some up at the farmer's market. Either way. And here's a 101 for the best herb pairings. Happy Cooking!

Basil -- Italiano! Great with eggs, fish. and poultry. Add a sprig to your water with a lemon twist
Chives -- A lovely addition to a cream soup. Also great with eggs, fish, and poultry
Cilantro -- Wake up jarred salsa with a handful of chopped cilantro. Stir some into chicken soup for a taste of the tropics
Dill -- Mix with plain yogurt and chopped fresh cucumber (plus some salt to taste) for a quick, calcium-rich dip
Mint -- Steep fresh mint with your morning tea for a refreshing lift. Freeze mint leaves in ice cube trays and add the ice cubes to your water or iced tea
Oregano -- Add whole sprigs to a simmering pot of vegetable soup. Add chopped fresh oregano to a roasted vegetable sandwich
Parsley -- More than just a garnish! It elevates everything, love it on potato salad
Rosemary -- Mince fresh rosemary and make a great dipping oil for your next baguette
Sage -- My favorite with pork.
Thyme -- Stuff a few sprigs under the skin of a whole chicken before roasting