Rosemary is one of those essential herbs for so many dishes and it’s easy to grow. The evergreen leaves are so fragrant. Rosemary is a member of the mint family along with many other herbs, such as oregano, thyme, basil and lavender.
How to Grow:
- The herb to all but ignore and have success.
- Water only when soil has dried. Place in as much sun as you can offer.
- Fertilize monthly.
Harvest:
- The tender tips and foliage can be cut as needed throughout the growing season.
- Occasionally, longer, woody stems can be harvested and used as skewers for kabobs.
- Leaves may also be dried and stored for later use.
- Pruning the plants will encourage a tight compact habit.
- Plants can also be sheared or pruned into forms resembling small evergreens.
Rosemary in dehydrator
How to Enjoy:
Roasted Potatoes:
In a bowl combine
- 1 ¾ lbs quartered small red potatoes
- 1 small quartered onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped.
Toss to coat. Bake uncovered at 425° for approximately 30 minutes.
Rosemary Garlic Chicken:
Using a rolling pin
- Pound 4 chicken breasts to similar thickness between wax paper sheets.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
- Add 2 halved garlic cloves and cook until brown.
- Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides. 3-5 minutes/side.
- Add 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup vinegar (cider/sherry/rice).
- Add 1 tsp chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped rosemary.
Cover, reduce heat to low cooking until done (3-5) minutes. Remove chicken, reduce sauce until syrupy, pour over chicken and serve.
Sparkling Limeade:
Stir
- 1 cup lime juice with
- 3/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- When simmering, reduce heat to low until sugar is dissolved.
- Add zest of two limes and 4 rosemary sprigs.
- Simmer 1 more minute then cool and chill overnight.
- Strain and mix with 4-6 cups chilled sparkling water.
Serve over ice w/bruised rosemary sprig for garnish.
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