What the heck can I do with all of these herbs?

I tried an herb garden for the first time this year, and my plants got a lot bigger a lot faster than I thought they would. Now, I've got huge plants of sweet basil and sage and parsley and large plants of oregano and thyme. What the heck can I do with all of these herbs? Do you have any good recipes? I'm a big fan of soups (especially tomato soup), sauces, and noodles, but I'm open to any suggestions. Can I use these herbs right off the plant, or do I need to dry them somehow first?