I’d thoroughly recommend growing your own rosemary as it’s a very hardy plant, has a great fragrance, and obviously is great to cook with. But it grows… a lot, so I’m often left wondering what else I can do with it.
Whether you’ve bought herbs from the shops or grow your own then no one likes waste so if you’ve got some rosemary spare or are looking for inspiration then check out these great ideas to get the most from this great plant.
1. Use them as skewers
Rosemary is quite woody so use that to your benefit and try out these Chicken And Veggie Rosemary Skewers which also flavour your food as it cooks!
2. Make your own rosemary flavoured olive oil
This is as simple as it gets but great not only for the home but also as gifts. Instructions here.
3. Rosemary Ice cream?
All ice cream is good in my book but this Salted Caramel Ice Cream With Pistachio And Rosemary would be a great addition to any meal.
4. Naturally Flavoured Water
Easy, healthy, and refreshing. Try out watermelon and rosemary flavoured water plus plenty of other ideas.
5. Rosemary Infused Vinegar
This is just apple cider vinegar and rosemary but could be great used either on salads or even on your steamed brussels sprouts or cabbage. One tablespoon of vinegar has only 3 calories so it’s a very healthy option to add an extra dimension to your dishes.
6. Creamy sandwich spread
This is a nice alternative to mayo and is simply greek yogurt and rosemary. Ari’s Menu has this delicious looking Turkey Club with Creamy Rosemary Spread which is making me drool!
7. Make ice lollies
These Roasted Plum and Rosemary Ice Lollies not only look amazing but I bet they taste great too bringing two different flavours together. Get the recipe here.
Any more?
Hopefully these have given you some inspiration for your rosemary but if in doubt you’ve always got the faithful roast lamb and potatoes to make.