Ingredients Seasonings 22 Fragrant Rosemary Recipes That Show off the Herb in All Its Glory By Food & Wine Editors Updated on September 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Woodsy, piney, and a little peppery, rosemary has an undeniably distinct taste, and one that goes just as well with rich, meaty dishes as it does with zingy desserts and cocktails. Whether you're making your way through a rosemary bush out back (it's a forgiving plant to grow!) or thinking of new ways to incorporate the herb after using sprigs for another dish, we've got plenty of great recipes that put fragrant rosemary to good use. 01 of 22 Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Lavender © Paul Costello This roast leg of lamb is rubbed with the classic combo of rosemary and garlic, but gets an unexpected twist with the addition of chopped fresh lavender. It's served with a sweet-and-sour shallot jam made from dates, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Get the Recipe 02 of 22 Pull-Apart Rosemary Garlic Bread Photo by Will Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey Made to share, this rosemary garlic bread is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Pockets of grated Parmesan cheese, fresh rosemary, garlic, and plenty of butter infuse each layer, flavoring the loaf from the inside out. The nearly effortless homemade dough comes together in mere minutes in a stand mixer. Get the Recipe 03 of 22 Rosemary Chicken with Corn and Sausage Fricassee © Con Poulos For juicy, flavorful chicken, New Orleans chef Nina Compton soaks her drumsticks in a simple brine for 45 minutes before she grills them. Olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper are combined for a bright, fresh marinade. Get the Recipe 04 of 22 Goat Cheese Cakes with Rosemary and Lavender Honey © John Kernick Pastry chef Sandi Reinlie created this recipe using Provençal goat cheese, which is combined with cream cheese and minced fresh rosemary and baked atop a gingersnap crust. It's served with a drizzle of lavender honey. Get the recipe 05 of 22 Rosemary-Pepper Beef Rib Roast with Porcini Jus © JOHN KERNICK In this recipe from the late renowned chef Floyd Cardoz, beef rib roast is seared in a preheated pan in the oven, which saves stove space and helps the meat cook more quickly. If you want to prep in advance, you can make the porcini jus a day beforehand and refrigerate it overnight. Get the Recipe 06 of 22 Rosemary Gimlet Eva Kolenko With a generous portion of lime juice, this puckery rosemary gimlet is balanced by the piney rosemary-honey syrup. Using botanically bracing gin makes it a gimlet; if you like, try substituting white rum for the gin to make a rosemary daiquiri. Get the Recipe 07 of 22 Baja-Style Rosemary Chicken Skewers © John Kernick Chicken thighs are perfect for the grill because they stay nice and moist. Skewering them with rosemary imparts a lovely herbal flavor. Get the Recipe 08 of 22 Rosemary Flatbread with Blue Cheese, Grapes, and Honey © Dana Gallagher "It's a tradition for winemakers to bake bread with grapes to celebrate the harvest," says chef David Page. Each harvest, he uses his wood-burning oven to make this crusty flatbread studded with creamy crumbled blue cheese, sweet table grapes, and fresh rosemary. Get the Recipe 09 of 22 Balsamic and Rosemary-Marinated Florentine Steak © Marie Hennechart Chef Matt Molina prepares this dish by marinating porterhouse steak in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lots of fresh chopped rosemary overnight. It gets a char on the grill, then roasts in the oven to finish cooking. Get the Recipe 10 of 22 Rosemary, Almond, and Parmesan Cocktail Cookies © Quentin Bacon To bring out the flavor of the rosemary in these barely sweet cookies, master baker Dorie Greenspan first rubs the leaves with granulated sugar — a technique she learned from renowned French pastry chef Pierre Hermé. Get the Recipe 11 of 22 Rosemary Lamb Chops © Tina Rupp In the chef version of this recipe, a rosemary-mint sauce tops the lamb chops. For our easy version, skip the sauce and instead rub rosemary onto the chops before they're seared. Get the Recipe 12 of 22 Fig and Rosemary Focaccia with Pecorino © Con Poulos Chef Marco Canora makes this focaccia with freshly milled, small-batch whole-wheat flour. The grain's mild nuttiness marries beautifully with rosemary and plump dried figs, and Pecorino Romano provides a great salty contrast to the fruit's sweetness. A generous amount of olive oil ensures both a tender crumb and a crisp, golden exterior. Get the Recipe 13 of 22 Mustard and Rosemary Roast Turkey © John Kernick Mustard, garlic, olive oil, and rosemary are combined to make a rub for this beautiful turkey dish. Because so many people are hesitant to make a whole turkey, cookbook author Melissa Clark suggests roasting the turkey in parts, separating the dark meat from the white meat to guarantee a perfectly cooked bird. Get the Recipe 14 of 22 Rosemary and Sea Salt Popcorn © Todd Porter & Diane Cu A little fresh rosemary and sea salt make freshly popped popcorn the ultimate snack. Get the Recipe 15 of 22 Rosemary-Garlic Lamb Chops with Pimentón and Mint © John Kernick Chef Nancy Silverton adores the grilled, herb-flecked lamb chops scottadito ("burnt fingers"). Here, she adds a kick to the lamb by garnishing it with smoky pimentón de la Vera and little mint leaves Get the Recipe 16 of 22 Warm Olives with Rosemary, Garlic, and Lemon © Quentin Bacon Chef Marc Murphy serves these olives warm to accentuate the marinade's lemony flavor. They're ready in 25 minutes. Get the Recipe 17 of 22 Honey-Rosemary Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes © David De Vleeschauwer With eight garlic cloves, honey, and rosemary, this amazing recipe is a powerhouse of intoxicating scents. Cherry tomatoes and a couple dried chiles provide an enticing, vibrant color. Get the Recipe 18 of 22 Toasted Rosemary Pecans © Maura McEvoy Because this pecan recipe comes together from just five simple ingredients, the rosemary flavor really shines through, making for a flavorful bite. Get the Recipe 19 of 22 Rosemary Salty Dog © Tina Rupp Chef Ashley Christensen adds muddled fresh rosemary to her version of the gin and grapefruit juice classic. Get the Recipe 20 of 22 Classic London Broil with Rosemary and Thyme Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce effortlessly infuse quick-cooking flank steak with bold flavor. Pile the thinly sliced steak on crusty rolls for sandwiches, or serve with buttery baked potatoes and a salad of crisp lettuce. Get the Recipe 21 of 22 Crunchy Chickpeas with Rosemary and Olive Oil © Emily Farris Rosemary is the star of this crunchy snack, made with canned chickpeas and olive oil. Set them out at your next party (and watch them disappear). Get the Recipe 22 of 22 Lemon-Rosemary Sorbet © Reed Davis It doesn't get any easier than this refreshing sorbet recipe. Simply make a syrup from lemon juice, sugar, rosemary, and water, then freeze it in an ice cream maker after it's been chilled. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit