Say hello to the unsung hero of the flavor world, the star of the humble green garnish, saucy marinade, and pesto… fresh herbs!

Learn how to store them properly, as well as what foods they pair best with, courtesy of this handy guide below. Feel free to pin it, print it, stick it on your fridge — heck, share it with everyone you know while you’re at it. Your taste buds will thank you. 

Now that you’re well schooled on how to store and cook with fresh herbs, put your knowledge to the test with next next weeks’s herb-filled menu. There’s cilantro, which makes a star appearance in these Pork Carnitas Tacos, thyme in our Amazing Apricot Chicken, rosemary in the appropriately named Balsamic Rosemary Strip Steak, dill in the creamy dill chicken, and more!