Rosemary

The herb rosemary has been used as a food spice and as a medicine since ancient times. It has a robust flavour & the sprigs of the herb are removed before serving.

Traditional medicinal uses of rosemary leaf preparations taken internally include digestive distress, headaches & anxiety. The fragrance of rosemary leaf has been said to enhance memory.

What's it used for:

• Rosemary leaf for treatment of Dyspepsia (Gas, Indigestion, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset)
• Rosemary oil (used externally) for joint pain and poor circulation 

Rosemary is commonly used with pork, fish, chicken & lamb & is good to use whilst roasting potatoes. It can be combined with olive oil in sautéing tomatoes. Try combining finely chopped rosemary, salt, pepper and flour as a rub for roasting small chickens or game fowls.

Roasted veg with rosemary (click to open link to this recipe using rosemary on my Just Food blog)

Sea Bass with roast peppers  (click to open link to this recipe using rosemary on my Just Food blog)

Cod Parcels with Parma Ham & Pesto (click to open link to this recipe using rosemary on my Just Food blog)