Basil is a great match with tomatoes and adds flavour to your cooked and uncooked dishes, then of course you could always make your own pesto.

Shallots make a great addition to stir-fries, sautés, salads, soups, side dishes, and casseroles, and are often paired with garlic. Combine them with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme to create marinades and sauces for your meat dishes.

Bean shoots have been described as a nutritional power house. They are a popular addition to stir fries, soups and salads.