Phil Vickery's guide to herbs

In another exclusive video from Phil Vickery's Cookery Basics series, the chef teaches us how to chop and prepare fresh herbs.

If you've ever wondered whether using a knife or a pair of scissors to cut your basil makes any difference, or if it's good practise to use dried oregano in Italian cooking, then this tutorial is ideal for you.

Phil also explains the difference between hard herbs - which need to cook for longer to release their flavours - and soft herbs, which require less cooking time.

Take Phil's tasty tutorial and you'll be embellishing dishes with your perfectly-prepared herbs in no time!