Roasted Italian Pepper Tomatoes 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 Tbsp oregano flowers, chopped 1 Tbsp rosemary flowers, chopped 2 shallots, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 Italian pepper tomatoes salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together basil, parsley, oregano flowers, rosemary flowers, shallots, garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil. Set aside for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes in half. Toss tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place tomatoes, cut side down, in a shallow baking pan. Roast for 30 minutes. Flip tomatoes over carefully. Spoon herb mixture evenly over tomatoes and roast 30 minutes more. Serve tomatoes garnished with oregano and rosemary flowers. (Edible Flowers from Garden to Palette)
Fresh Berry and Rosemary Fool 1 cup whipping cream 2-3 Tbsp vanilla sugar 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blueberries about 2 Tbsp rosemary flowers. Begin to whip the cream; when the cream begins to thicken, whisk in the sugar and most of the rosemary flowers. (Reserve enough flowers to scatter a few over each serving.) Continue whipping the cream until it is soft and fluffy, but not quite stiff. Fold in the berries and chill for 30 minutes before serving. Serve the fool in elegant glasses garnished with the reserved flowers. A piece of light sponge cake or a lady finger is a nice accompaniment. (Flowers in the Kitchen)
Rosemary-Tangerine Liqueur 1 cup sugar 2 cups water ? cup fresh rosemary leaves, loosely packed 2 tsp tangerine zest 1 cup 80-proof vodka ? cup brandy Bring sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Add rosemary leaves and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain out leaves. Discard. Transfer liquid to a clean 1-quart container with a tight-fitting lid. Add tangerine zest and let cool for 15 minutes. Add vodka and brandy. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 1 month. Rack or filter liqueur into final container, cover, and age for 1 month before serving. Can be used also as a marinade, in vinaigrettes or as an addition to iced tea. (Cordials from your Kitchen)
Rosemary Lamb Stew 2 lbs boneless lamb for stew 1 Tbsp corn oil 2 cloves of garlic, sliced 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 cup dry vermouth 6 slices of lemon cut in quarters 4 medium potatoes, cut in quarters 4 medium carrots, cut diagonally in 1/2-inch slices 1 large onion, coarsely chopped ? tsp dried rosemary, crumbled or 1 tsp minced fresh ? tsp rubbed dried sage ? tsp dried thyme ? tsp freshly ground pepper ? cup minced fresh parsley Heat oil in heavy pan or Dutch oven, add meat, and cook over medium-high heat until brown. Add garlic and 1 onion and cook until translucent. Add vermouth, reduce heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the good brown stuff. Add lemon. Cover and bake in a 325F oven for 45 minutes. Add vegetables, including the remaining onion, and cook 30 minutes. Add rosemary, sage, thyme and pepper and bake an additional 15 or 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with tasted French bread, brushed with garlic and olive oil. (Sage Cottage Herb Garden Cookbook)
Rosemary Potatoes with Cheese 8 medium potatoes, peeled 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp butter 1 cup minced onions 1? cups grated onions 1? cups grated Cheddar cheese ? cup hot milk salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or ? tsp dried rosemary 2 eggs, well beaten Preheat oven to moderate 375F. Peel the potatoes and cook them in boiling salted water to cover. Drain and mash them. Melt one Tbsp of the butter and add the onions. Cook, stirring until onions are translucent. Combine the mashed potatoes, onions, remaining butter, the cheese, milk, salt and pepper to taste and rosemary. Fold in the beaten eggs and pour the mixture into a lightly buttered casserole. Bake for 45 minutes, until puffy and brown. Serve immediately. (The New York Times Menu Cookbook)
Smelt Grilled with Rosemary 1 lb smelt, cleaned 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 1tsp freshly ground black pepper 12 fresh rosemary sprigs 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill. Divide the smelt into 4 equal portions. Place each portion in the center of a 10-inch square of aluminum foil, arranging the fish in a single layer. Drizzle each portion with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, sprinkle evenly with the slat and pepper, and lay 3 rosemary sprigs atop each serving of fish. Fold up the edges, creating 4 shallow pans with 1-inch rims. Place the pans on the grill rack and grill until the fish are opaque throughout, 7-10 minutes. Slip the fish onto individual plates and garnish with the lemon wedges. Serve at once. (Herbs de Provence)
Rosemary Pesto Confit for Pasta 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp virgin olive oil 3 cups very thinly sliced onions salt and freshly ground pepper 1/8 tsp sugar 1-2 Tbsp full-bodied red wine ? lb cob-smoked ham, sliced ? inch thick about 1? Tbsp Rosemary Pesto salt and freshly ground pepper Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saut pan. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Saut very slowly, stirring frequently for 10 minutes. Do not brown. Add the sugar and red wine. Continue saut ing very slowly until the onions are a little caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan with a slotted spoon. The onion confit may be prepared at any time. It will keep for about a week in the refrigerator. To complete this dish, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and saut the ham over a high heat until lightly browned. Return the onions to the pan and heat briefly. Add the pesto, salt, pepper to taste. Serve over hot pasta.
Rosemary Pesto 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1? cup fresh parsley leaves 2 large garlic cloves ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ? cup walnuts ? cup olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper Combine the rosemary, parsley, garlic, cheese, and walnuts in a food processor or blender. Process to mix. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and process to the desired consistency. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Use this pesto as a sauce or marinade base for vegetables, seafood and lamb. (Pestos! Cooking with Herb Pastes)
Rosemary Walnuts 2 cups blanched, toasted English walnut halves 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp dried rosemary, slightly crushed ? to 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste) ? tsp ground red pepper Drop shelled walnuts into boiling water. Cook 2 minutes after water returns to a boil. Drain nuts in a colander. Rinse well with cold water. Spread nuts on paper towels. Let dry. Spread dried nuts on a baking sheet and toast in a 350F oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring once or twice. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Gently heat olive oil, rosemary, salt and red pepper in a small pan, stirring to mix well. Spread nuts on the baking sheet. Pour the oil mixture over them and stir gently to coat all the nuts evenly. Toast in a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cool. Best if served slightly warm. Can be refrigerated and retreated in a 350F for about 5 minutes. Also can be added to salads. (It s About Thyme)
Rosemary Ice Cream 2 sprigs fresh rosemary about 4 inches long 4 Tbsp white dessert wine such as a Sauterne, Muscat or Monbazillac, slightly warmed ? cup vanilla or rosemary flavored sugar 18 fl oz heavy cream 2 egg whites 1 Tbsp rosemary flowers, fresh or crystallized few sprigs of flowering rosemary to decorate Remove the leaves from the sprigs of rosemary and stir into the wine. Leave in a warm place t infuse for approximately 20 minutes, stirring now and again, until the wine is well flavored by the rosemary. Strain the wine, mix in the sugar and set aside until cool. Whip the cream until stiff but still glossy, and gradually mix in the flavored wine. Whisk the egg white until stiff and fold into the cream. Mix in the rosemary flowers. Spoon the mixture into an ice cream maker, or simply freeze in a plastic box for 6-8 hours, taking out twice and mixing, until firm. Serve decorated with the sprigs of flowering rosemary. Rosemary sugar: place 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary in a jar of caster sugar. Cover tightly and leave in a warm place for 1-2 weeks, shaking the jar now and again. (The Gourmet Garden)
Focaccia with Rosemary 2 envelopes active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar 1? cups warm water 2/3 cup olive oil 1? tsp salt 4-5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes Toppings: 2 tomatoes, sliced paper-thin 2 onions, sliced paper-thin 12 sun dried tomatoes, preserved in rosemary oil, cut into chunks very small sprigs of fresh rosemary coarse salt Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup lukewarm water. Let sit until foamy. In another bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup olive oil, and salt. Pour in yeast mixture. Blend in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together. Knead on a floured board for 10 minutes, adding flour as needed to make dough smooth and elastic. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turn to coat well, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. In a small saucepan, heat remaining oil until very hot but not smoking. Add chili flakes and remove from heat. Let stand until cool. Punch down dough and knead again on a floured board for about 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F. Divide dough in half and roll out on a floured board into two 8-inch squares about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and brush with prepared chili oil. Press toppings into the dough. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, Cut into squares and serve warm. (Kitchen Herbs)
Blueberry and Rosemary Cake 6 oz plain flour, sifted pinch of salt 3 oz fine polenta 1 tsp baking powder 4 oz golden caster sugar grated zest of 1 small orange 4 oz unsalted butter, cubed 1 large egg 1 Tbsp rosemary flavored olive oil FILLING 12 oz blueberries 1 oz demerara sugar 2 tsp polenta TOPPING 1 heaped tsp very finely chopped young rosemary leaves 1 level Tbsp demerara sugar Place the flour, salt, polenta, baking powder and golden caster sugar in a food processor with the orange zest. Process briefly, then add the butter and process until it resembles breadcrumbs. Mix the egg and oil and add through the feeder tube. Preheat the oven to 350F. Press half the dough into a deep, buttered, 9 inch tart or cake tin, leveling off with the back of a spoon. Mix the filling ingredients together and pile on to the base, taking care to leave about ? inch around the edge. Sprinkle over the remaining dough as if it were a crumble mixture. Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the top. Bake in the oven for about 50 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes, before serving warm with sweetened cream or Mascarpone cheese. Freezes well. (Feasting on Herbs)
Rosemary Pound Cake 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar ? cup honey 5 eggs 2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp snipped, fresh rosemary or 1 tsp crushed, dried rosemary 1? tsp orange flower water 1? tsp finely shredded orange peel 1? tsp orange juice 1 recipe orange juice glaze sprigs fresh rosemary In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 6 minutes or until light and creamy. Beat in honey. Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition. (Batter may look slightly curdled.) In separate bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Gently stir in the rosemary, orange water, peel and orange juice. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4x2" loaf pans. Bake at 325F for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, and remove and cool on wire rack. Drizzle with orange juice glaze and top with rosemary sprigs. ORANGE JUICE GLAZE Stir together 2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons orange juice. (The Herbal Connection Collection)
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Rosemary Spice Cake 1 cup water 1 small zucchini, grated 1 large sweet apple, peeled, cored, and cut into a ? inch dice 1 cup sugar 7 Tbsp margarine 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary ? tsp salt ? tsp freshly grated nutmeg
? tsp ground cloves 2 cups al-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Preheat an oven to 325F. Grease a 9- inch round or square cake pan. In a saucepan, combine the water, zucchini, apple, sugar, margarine, rosemary, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gently stir the cooled zucchini mixture into the flour mixture just until mixed. Pour into the prepared cake pan. Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool, then turn out onto a serving plate or serve directly from the pan. (Herbes de Provence)
Baby Routh's Rosemary Muffins with Goat Cheese ? cup milk ? cup golden raisins 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves ? cup unsalted butter 1? cups all purpose flour ? cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder ? tsp salt 1 larg egg 8 Tbsp goat cheese Simmer milk, raisins and rosemary in a small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and stir until melted. Let cool. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Beat egg into cooked milk mixture. Add to dry ingredients and mix lightly just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon 1/3 of the batter into 12 greased muffin cups. Place 2 tsp of goat cheese in center of batter in each cup. Cover cheese with remaining batter, divided among each of the muffins. Bake approximately 20 minutes in a preheated 350F oven, or until brown and springy in the center. Serve muffins hot or cool. If desired, a 3/4 inch cube of cream cheese may be substituted for goat cheese. (The Herb Garden Cookbook)
Mulled Rosemary Wine and Black Tea 1 bottle claret or other full-bodied red wine 1 quart black tea, preferably Assam or Darjeeling 1/4 cup mild honey 1/3 cup sugar (castor sugar) 2 oranges, sliced thin and seeded 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves 3 rosemary sprigs Mix the wine and the tea together in a noncorrodible saucepan. Add the honey, sugar, oranges, spices, and rosemary. Heat over low heat until barely steaming. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for at least 40 minutes. When ready to serve, heat to just steaming and serve hot. (Herbs in the Kitchen)
Chicken Breasts with Bacon, Rosemary and Lemon 4 slices bacon, chopped ? cup unbleached flour 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Emeril's Essence 1 tablespoon butter 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 3 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Brown bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate with a slotted spoon. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from skillet. Add butter to reserved bacon grease. Pour the flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken breasts with Essence (or salt and pepper). Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off excess. Brown the chicken on both sides (the thickest part of the chicken should register an internal temperature of 160 degrees) about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, rosemary, and pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is browned about 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and lemon juice and simmer, scraping up the browned bits, until slightly thickened about 4 minutes. Return the chicken and bacon to the pan and simmer, turning the chicken once or twice, until the sauce is thick and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with Essence or salt and pepper to taste
Asian Pear Sorbet with Rosemary Poaching Liquid 4-5 Asian pears peeled, cored and coarsely chopped (4 cups) 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 egg white mint sprigs or sweet cicely feathers, for garnish In a saucepan combine Poaching Liquid and pears. Cover and cook over medium heat until pears are soft (15-25 minutes). Using a slotted spoon transfer pears to a shallow metal dish. Strain liquid, cover and refrigerate. Place pears in freezer until frozen almost solid (3-4 hours). In a food processor fitted with metal blade or a blender, combine frozen pears and lemon juice and pur e. Add reserved liquid, blend well, and return to dish. Place in freezer and freeze, stirring with fork several times, until solid (3-4 hours). Beat egg white just until soft peaks form. Return pear pur e to food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to mixing bowl. Fold in egg white, spoon mixture into freezer container, and refreeze until solid (3-4 hours) or up to 3 days. Just before serving, return to processor and blend until smooth (3-4 seconds). Spoon into glasses or bowls and garnish each serving with mint or sweet cicely. POACHING LIQUID 1 cup Chardonnay 2/3 cup water ? cup sugar 2 slices lemon or 4 slices ginger 4 whole cloves 4 coriander seeds, lightly crushed 1 cinnamon stick broken in to 3-4 pieces (3") 3 sprigs of rosemary In a large, nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Let cool, cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Makes about 1 2/3 cups. (Cooking From the Gourmet's Garden)
Cream of Carrot Soup 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 large onion, preferably Spanish or Vidalia chopped 12 carrots, sliced 1 potato, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken stock 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper Additional rosemary sprigs for garnish Melt the butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Add the onion and let it cook slowly, covered, until it is soft but not browned, about 30 minutes. Add the carrots and potato, chicken stock, ginger, and rosemary; cook until the carrots and potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes longer. Mash with potato masher or pur e in a food processor. Stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.
Rosemary and Leek Bread Pudding 1 clove garlic, minced 1 leek, white part only, halved lengthwise and sliced thin 3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp finely chopped rosemary 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream ? loaf sourdough or French bread, broken into chunks 1 tsp salt ? tsp white pepper 2 eggs Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter na 8- inch glass baking dish. In a small saucepan, saut the garlic and leek in 2 tablespoons of the butter until the vegetables are soft but light in color. Stir in the rosemary, and remove the saucepan from the heat. Cool the leek mixture to room temperature. Whisk together the milk and 1 cup of the cream. Place the bread chunks in a bowl, pour the milk mixture over them, and let stand for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the leek mixture over the bread mixture. Season with the salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs with the remaining cream, and stir into the bread mixture until well blended. Pour the batter into the baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining butter. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the pudding is set on top and golden brown all around. Yield: 4-6 servings. (My Favorite Herb)
Rosemary Garlic Stir-Fry 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized strips 1 Tbsp olive oil 5 or more cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (2/3 tsp dried) 3 cups chopped fresh vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash, onions, mushrooms, carrots, green beans) ? cup chicken broth 4-6 cups hot cooked rice ? cup cashews fresh rosemary sprig In large skillet or wok, cook and stir half of the chicken in olive oil for 2 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan with slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining chicken. Remove from pan and keep warm. In skillet or wok, cook and stir garlic and rosemary over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in vegetables and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook mixture for 3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet or wok. Toss to coat. Heat. Serve over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with cashews. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary. (Favorite Recipes with Herbs)
Rosemary Cookies 1 cup butter 1 cup oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup confectioner s sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 4 cups flour 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried Combine all ingredients, except rosemary, in mixer bowl. Mix thoroughly. You may need to add a little more flour if dough appears sticky add a tablespoon at a time. Add rosemary and gently mix into the batter. Form into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375F. Check after 6 minutes. Turn pan and bake another 2-4 minutes until cookies are pale golden brown and firm to the touch. Baking time depends on how large you form the cookies. (It s About Thyme)
Grilled Tuna on Penne Tossed with Rosemary, Roasted Garlic, and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce 2 heads garlic, top half cut off 1 ? cups chicken stock ? cup white wine 1 lb penne 1 small jar roasted red peppers or 2 peppers, roasted, seeded and skinned 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary plus 6 rosemary sprigs 6 (5-oz) tuna steaks salt and pepper Cooking spray Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the garlic in a small ovenproof roasting pan. Add ? cup of the chicken stock and the wine. Cover with foil, and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Toward the end of the baking time, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Remove the garlic from the oven, and set aside. Cook the pasta in the boiling water for about 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan, prepare the sauce, and grill the tuna. To prepare the sauce, use a knife to remove the garlic from the skins; it should pop out easily. Place the garlic in a blender with the roasted pepper, remaining chicken stock, and chopped rosemary. Pulse the blender until the sauce is blended but slightly chunky. Pour the sauce into a saucepan, and warm it over low heat. Season the sauce with a little salt and pepper. Keep the sauce warm. To prepare the fish, sprinkle the tuna steaks with some salt and pepper. Spray them with cooking spray, and grill them until they are medium rare or cooked to your preference. To serve, drain the pasta, and toss it in a bowl with the sauce. Divide the pasta into 6 bowls, and top each with a tuna steak. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of rosemary. Yield 6 servings. (My Favorite Herb)
Rosemary and Black Peppercorn Ros Marinade ? cup rosemary and black peppercorn ros ? cup olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh whole black peppercorns Thoroughly blend wine and olive oil with a fork in a glass measuring cup. Stir in peppercorns. Use with pork and beef. Rosemary and Black Peppercorn Ros 3-4 sprigs rosemary 1 Tbsp black peppercorns 2 cups ros Place rosemary and peppercorns in a 1- quart jar. Pour wine over and cover. Store in a cool, dim place for at least 2 weeks before testing flavor. Rosemary Water Ingredients for one quart: One handful of Rosemary 2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. ginger 2 cups Vodka 2 cups cane sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups water Mix rosemary, nutmeg, ginger, and vodka in a stone or glass jar and store sealed in a cool, dark place for 5 to 10 days. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let boil for about 5 minutes and then remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool for an hour and then pour into a clean quart bottle. Strain rosemary mixture into the quart glass, seal and let condition for at least 2 weeks. Note: This recipe was derived from
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