I’m not sure if its because Rosemary is the ONLY plant in my herb garden that actually survived this bizarre Non- Summer, Summer, or because I’ve over done it on other herbs, but I keep find myself reaching for the Rosemary to add to just about any dish I make these days! If you are one of those people currently cringing because you think Rosemary has too strong a flavor, try toning it down a bit and using just a few sprigs.

You will be pleasantly surprised at how just a small amount can elevate the flavor of almost any dish. Here are a few easy ways to incorporate Rosemary into your meals!

1.Salad Dressings. Add to any home made dressing. Take that simple weeknight side salad to another level by adding a few sprigs. Pairs so nicely with just a simple olive – oil and Lemon Juice combo!

2. Meat Marinades. This is one Richelle’s go- tos! Marinade chicken breast in a tbsp mustard, tbsp balsamic vinegar, a tsp honey and few sprigs of rosemary. Then, just bake in the oven or on the BBQ.

3. Cocktails! You had to know this was coming. I mean. We are the self proclaimed queens of the cocktail! Mackenzie came up with this Grapefruit- Rosemary Martini a few years ago and it is still one of her finest creations!

4. Potatoes. Dress up those weeknight spuds by tossing baby potatoes with olive oil, Salt + Pepper and a liberal sprinkling of Rosemary. Adds a whole new dimension to the starch component of your meal!

5. Veggie Side Dishes. LOVE LOVE LOVE Rosemary as an addition to other Oven Roasted Veggies. Cut a Butternut Squash in Half douse with Olive Oil, Salt + Pepper and Bake until Soft! Not a Squash fan? Try our “To Die For Honey- Mustard Carrotts” featuring, you guessed it, Rosemary!

How do you use Rosemary in the Kitchen? Think we’ve missed an awesome recipe? Feel free to share with us over on instagram or send us a note rivercitysisters@gmail.com