John, spring recipes that beat ordering takeout

Spring has always been a time for projects around the house, and that’s especially true this year. Baking bread, untangling jewelry, cleaning up the back patio, you name it—now’s the time to make your space whatever you want it to be. As for us, we’re here to help in the kitchen, starting with a handy guide to growing herbs at home so that you’ll never be basil-less again. Be sure to grow a few extra for Mom, who deserves a Mother’s Day gift now more than ever!

Now that you’ve mastered growing garnishes, use them to dress up these springy recipes we picked just for you.