[Marcella]

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH ROSEMARY!

I have never used it, don’t know zip about rosemary. Being in zone 8 I should be able to easily grow it and protect it through one or two freezes that would last maybe a day or two in winter.

Now, someone tell me what to do with it - do I just pitch some in a pot with food or a skillet with food or bake it with food, what? How much - a whole stalk or what?

[JRandomFreeper]

Rosemary should be used sparingly. I use it for baked chicken dishes and herb breads. Smell of it, and let your senses guide you.

/johnny

[Ellendra]

Take two large pinches of needles, sprinkle over a roast, then bake as normal.

Or, use it in long-cooking soups and stews. It does best if it has a lot of time to soak in and soak up the juices.

You can use the longer stems (minus the needles) as kabob sticks.

You can also hang branches of it or lay them out in baskets, as an air freshener.

[Nepeta]

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH ROSEMARY!

A sprig--2 inches or so--makes a modest feast when heated with an ordinary can of pork and beans! Bruise the leaves to allow the volatiles easier access to the sauce. Add more if you like the taste.

[greeneyes]

Rosemary is so fragrant, it’s enough to just have it and smell it, but it is great with lots of stuff chicken, fish, meats, breads, etc. Here’s a link to get you started:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,using_fresh_rosemary,FF.html