21 Recipes Using Fresh Rosemary That Will Help You Make the Most of Your Herb Garden
Rosemary is an easy-to-grow herb and can instantly add a fresh, herbaceous flavor to any recipe you whip up in the kitchen. Plus, cooking with it is even easier than you may think. From apps and drinks that can be enjoyed at the beginning of a meal, to mains and sides you can serve for dinner, to snacks and desserts, fresh rosemary can be used for any type of dish you're making. Not only is it a great ingredient to add to recipes while you're cooking, but it also makes a beautiful garnish that gives any dish a colorful green finish when you're ready to serve. If you don't already have a rosemary plant in your garden, this roundup of rosemary recipes will convince you to grab one next time you're at the grocery store.
Herbed Potato Stacks
Recipe: Herbed Potato Stacks
A short list of ingredients transforms russet potatoes into a showstopping side dish.
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Grapefruit-Rosemary Mimosas
Recipe: Grapefruit-Rosemary Mimosas
In addition to the fresh sprig of rosemary for garnish, this pretty pink mimosa also calls for rosemary simple syrup.
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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables
Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables
This cast-iron skillet supper is just as colorful as it is delicious.
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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey
Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey
Rosemary and Fresno chile come together to create a flavor-packed honey that is the perfect finishing touch for fried chicken biscuits.
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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
This one-dish chicken dinner is guaranteed to become a regular meal on your weeknight dinner menu rotation.
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Herbed Beef Ragu
Recipe: Herbed Beef Ragu
Cooking beef ragu in your slow cooker on low for 8 hours will allow the flavors of the fresh ingredients plenty of time to fully come together.
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Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
Recipe: Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
Upgrade your next batch of homemade popcorn with olive oil, fresh rosemary, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
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Rosemary-Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake
Recipe: Rosemary-Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake
Made with rosemary and cornmeal, this Bundt cake has a more savory finish than most but is still delightful enough to enjoy with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
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Rosemary Chicken Thighs With Summer Vegetables
Recipe: Rosemary Chicken Thighs With Summer Vegetables
We've never met a sheet pan supper we didn't like. To keep the rosemary from burning, it's spread under the skin of each chicken thigh.
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Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade
Recipe: Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade
Vanilla bean and rosemary sprigs take classic lemonade up a notch.
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Pecan Rosemary Candied Bacon
Recipe: Pecan Rosemary Candied Bacon
Pecans and fresh rosemary give bacon a candied finish, Plus, cooking bacon in the oven frees up your stovetop for cooking the rest of your breakfast spread.
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Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken
Recipe: Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken
For the crispiest chicken skin, you'll start it in your cast-iron skillet on the stovetop and transfer it to a sheet pan in the oven to complete the cooking process.
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Rosemary-Bacon Nut Mix
Recipe: Rosemary-Bacon Nut Mix
Instead of reaching for store-bought nut mixes, make your own with this easy recipe.
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Rosemary Collins
Recipe: Rosemary Collins
Great for sipping during the holidays or year-round, this cocktail recipe couldn't be easier.
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Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust
Recipe: Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust
Fresh rosemary upgrades refrigerated piecrust to create the flavorful crust for this potato gratin.
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Rosemary Focaccia with Stewed Grapes and Olives
Recipe: Rosemary Focaccia with Stewed Grape and Olives
Whether you're an experienced bread-maker or giving it a go for the first time, this simple Rosemary Focaccia recipe will make you look like a professional.
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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters
Recipe: Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters
Although you'll need to brown the chicken first, your slow cooker will do the rest of the work for you.
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Candied Yams with Rosemary and Orange Zest
Recipe: Candied Yams with Rosemary and Orange Zest
Orange zest and rosemary upgrade yams in this easy recipe that will fool your guests into thinking you spent much more time in the kitchen than you did preparing this dish.
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Lemon-Lime-Rosemary Punch
Recipe: Lemon-Lime-Rosemary Punch
No matter the occasion, this herb-infused punch will be a welcome and refreshing addition to the party.
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Rosemary Fried Almonds
Recipe: Rosemary Fried Almonds
Our Test Kitchen recommends allowing the nuts to fully cool before enjoying them to avoid a chewy texture.
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Roasted Marble Potatoes and Sunchokes with Rosemary
Recipe: Roasted Marble Potatoes and Sunchokes with Rosemary
Sunchokes, a root vegetable, and plenty of seasoning give these easy sheet pan potatoes tons of flavor.