Rosemary

Where should I use rosemary?

Rosemary is an aromatic herb with many uses in the kitchen and beyond. Its spicy and slightly bitter flavor, combined with its intense aroma, makes it a very popular ingredient in various recipes.

Uses of rosemary in cooking:

• Meats: Rosemary goes especially well with meats like lamb, pork, chicken, and fish. You can add it while cooking, use it to flavor marinades, or add it as a garnish.
• Vegetables: Rosemary adds a delicious touch to roasted vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and eggplant.
• Soups and stews: Add a few rosemary leaves to vegetable soups, stews, and lentils to enhance the flavor.
• Sauces: Use rosemary to flavor pasta sauces, such as tomato sauce or velouté.
• Pies and Tarts: Add chopped rosemary leaves to the dough or filling for a richer flavor.
• Bread and pastries: Incorporate a little rosemary into bread doughs or to flavor butter.

Other uses of rosemary:

• Beverage: A rosemary decoction can aid digestion, relieve headaches, and improve memory.
• Aromatherapy: Rosemary essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its relaxing and invigorating properties.
• Natural deodorant: Rosemary leaves can be used to make a natural air freshener.

Tips:

• When to add rosemary: To maintain its intense aroma, add the rosemary just before the end of cooking.
• How to store rosemary: Store fresh rosemary sprigs in a jar of water in the refrigerator. You can also dry them and store them in airtight containers.

Combinations with other materials:

Rosemary goes very well with the following ingredients:

• Oils: Olive oil, butter
• Vegetables: Potatoes, carrots, eggplants, tomatoes
• Meat: Lamb, pork, chicken, fish
• Cheeses: Feta, gruyere, parmesan
• Other aromatics: Garlic, onion, pepper, thyme