Fresh herbs are brilliant for flavour, but they rarely last as long as we want them to. Storing them in ice cubes is one of the simplest tricks to keep them useful long after they would normally wilt.

I’m a big fresh herb gal. Cilantro on salads, dill in yogurt dressings and sauces, basil on pizzas, chives on eggs—I use herbs in my meals by the handful. Incorporating fresh herbs is a foolproof way ...