Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Similar veggies:
Sage, thyme, oregano
A quick introduction
Rosemary is an evergreen herb that is particularly popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It survives our milder winters.
Storage
Store in fridge in a closed container or hang to dry away from sunlight (once dried, store in a closed container).
Season
spring to fall
Suggestions for preparation
Whole sprigs of rosemary can be added to stews, broths and soups (remove before serving). Other recipes call only for rosemary leaves, which are easily stripped from the stem by hand. Add rosemary to oven dishes such as roasted chicken, potatoes or vegetable traybakes. Cut it up finely and top baked goods such as focaccias and breads. You can also let rosemary infuse into butter and use it as a sauce for grilled meat or as a spread.
Recipes
If you've never tried making pasta with beans we suggest you give this recipe a try. Although it might seem strange to put beans and pasta together, Pasta e fagioli is a well-known dish in Italy that is appreciated all over the country. We love it and often have it as lunch at the farm on cold fall and winter days.
Or try a sweet rosemary recipe and include it in cookies or cake! Here's a recipe for a lemon and rosemary shortbread cookie.