Rosemary

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What is Rosemary?

Rosemary is a common culinary herb native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary is used in sauces, baked goods as well as on meats. It is grown in mild climates. Rosemary can be purchased fresh or dried.

Rosemary is an easy herb to grow. Small plants can be kept in pots and formed into topiary shapes. Over time rosemary will grow into a large shrub. You can clip off pieces about 6" long, bundle together with kitchen twine and use as a BBQ basting brush.

Substitute For Rosemary

For fresh rosemary substitute:

1/4 tsp dried rosemary for each tsp fresh required
OR - Use equal amounts of oregano
OR - Alternatively use fresh basil

For dried rosemary substitute:

Use equal amounts of dried savory
OR - Dried Tarragon
OR - Dried Thyme
OR - To vary the flavor slightly use equal amounts of Italian Seasoning blend.

Equivalents

1oz dried rosemary leaves = 9 tbsp.
1 tsp. leaves = 3/4 tsp. crushed leaves
4 tsp fresh = 1/4 tsp dried leaves

metric conversions →

European Herbs

Nutrition Information For Rosemary

Serving Size

1 tbsp

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Potassium

11g

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Rosemary Recipes

New Mexico Red Beef Chili
This is not a quick dish to make but this New Mexico Red Beef Chili is worth the effort. We used beautiful New Mexico dried chiles, chuck roast, onions, garlic and seasonings. Serve with warmed corn tortillas.
Absinthe Hot Dog
Our Absinthe Hotdog recipe is a homemade Kobe beef and pork hot dogs seasoned with garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, coriander, mustard and bacon. These hot dogs will knock your sox off! Serve them with Guinness Mustard.
Warm Chicken Salad with Pine Nuts
Recipe for Warm Chicken Salad with Pine Nuts, A South Beach Diet Phase I friendly recipe. Chicken is poached with rosemary, vinegar, garlic and bay leaf. The salad is topped with chicken, pine nuts and red pepper.
Pork Chops With Apples and Fresh Herbs
Our recipe for Pork Chops With Apples and Fresh Herbs is a one pan meal made with bone-in pork chops, apples, red onion, Dijon, chicken broth, fresh rosemary and sage. Cooking Light has a lot of great healthy recipes but this one is REALLY great.
Pasta Fazool (Pasta and Beans)
Pasta Fazool (Pasta and Beans) is actually Pasta e Fagioli (fagioli is the word for beans in Italian). This is a warm, inviting recipe that includes dried Great Northern Beans (or use cannellini beans), onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary and a small size pasta of choice.

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