Rosemary is one of the most aromatic herbs present around us. With its amazing flavor and fragrance, this herb is native to the coastal Mediterranean region.
We use a few rosemary sprigs for a single recipe and then the leftover goes black and brown in your refrigerator. Well, fresh herbs are too good and pricey to waste as leftovers!
Next time; if you get a surplus bunch of rosemary; don’t let it turn as waste in your drawer and try one of these ways to enhance your culinary experience.
Ways to Use Rosemary in Cooking
Use Rosemary Sprigs to make Flavored Olive Oil
Making or infusing oil is the simplest as well as the best way of preserving the flavors of Rosemary.
The ingredients you require are basil, fresh rosemary, and garlic.
Now, fill a 1-liter bottle with the extra virgin olive oil. Add lemon peels, garlic, pepper, and rosemary sprigs, and let it marinade for a few days.
When you see all the herbs mixed with oil, then you can stain the water and leave the essential oils. This process can be done by leaving the mixture in the sun or by using a food dehydrator. Later on, add olives to the oil and use it for drizzling and dressing on salads.
Make a Salt out of Rosemary Sprigs
If you are sick of using regular salt in your dishes then this rosemary salt is worth a try!
Take sea salt, fresh sprigs of rosemary, and lemon then mix them all in a food processor. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and let it dry in the oven.
Once it is dried; you can use it with roasted vegetables and other grilled delicacies.
Give a Try to a Rosemary Flavored Snack
Well, this is one of the easiest ways to use Rosemary. For a rosemary-flavored snack, you need potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic and rosemary sprigs.
Cut the potatoes and soak them in warm water for 15 minutes. Drizzle olive oil on them and toss with salt and pepper. Put them on a baking sheet and bake them while it is covered with foil.
Bake them for 15 minutes and remove them from the oven. For serving, season it with salt, a bit of garlic, and rosemary sprigs.
Make a Herbal Butter out of Rosemary
The ingredients you require for making an herbal butter are:
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cloves
- Rosemary sprigs
- Lemon juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and allow it to rest for an hour or so. Later on, you can use it for vegetables, pasta, roasted potatoes, and other veggies.
Make a Herbal Dessert Innovation
Besides garnishing your delicious dishes with Rosemary; you can also use it to give a flavor and a decorative accent to your dessert.
These sprigs go best with the desserts like lemon zest.
Apart from adding them to desserts; you can use them to make infused water or make rosemary blend, which will take your culinary skills to next level.
Final Words
Well, the use of this amazing herb does not end here! You can experiment with this versatile herb and start it by using it as a salad dressing or by mixing it in the pasta dough.
I’m Asma Sheikh, a home cook and recipe developer with a passion for all things food. On my blog (The Kitchen Advisor), you’ll find everything from healthy weeknight dinners to decadent desserts, and everything in between. So whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just getting started in the kitchen, I hope you’ll find something here that inspires you to get cooking!
