Rosemary

What is Rosemary?

Rosemary gets its name not from roses or a from woman named Mary, but from the Latin rosmarinus, which translates to "dew of the sea." Although the rosemary herb is a member of the mint family, it's an evergreen plant that looks and smells very much like pine.

How to Store Rosemary

 

Store rosemary in a plastic bag in the fridge. This will help it stay fresh longer.

Freeze rosemary. If you definitely won't be using rosemary for some time, freezing it is the best way to retain most of the flavor.

Dry the rosemary. Hang the rosemary sprigs upside-down in a warm, dry, dark place. Once dry, store the rosemary sprigs in an airtight container.

 Yummy Rosemary Recipe

The smell of Rosemary reminds me of walking through a forest after a rain. Eating  it makes me feel like I am in a foreign country enjoying a luxurious meal.

ROSEMARY BAKED CHICKEN

 4 chicken breasts

1 tsp. vegetable oil

1 tsp. rosemary

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground pepper

Place chicken, skin side up, in baking dish. Brush oil over chicken. In small dish, mix together rosemary, paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle mixture over chicken.  Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Makes 4 servings.