Bay leaf is a tasty aromatic to add to a sauce or stock during the stewing process and remove before consumption.

Simply chopped, fresh sage is great sprinkled in moderation over pasta and soup, stirred into softened butter for rubbing on to meat or melting onto bread, rice, or vegetables. A few teaspoons will usually suffice to flavor a dish.

Thai basil is spicier and bolder than Italian basil and it adds a delightful spark to a salad. Thai basil is more robust than Italian basil and goes well cooked in stir fries.