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    What foods taste good with rosemary?
    Ollie George Cigliano
    Private Chef & Food Educator
    Ollie George Cigliano is a Private Chef, Food Educator, and Owner of Ollie George Cooks, based in Long Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in utilizing fresh, fun ingredients and mixing traditional and innovative cooking techniques. Ollie George holds a BA in Comparative Literature from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell University.
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    There are lots of options here! Poultry, lamb, roasted potatoes, roasted root vegetables, summer and winter squashes, apricots, beans, bell peppers, cabbage, chicken, eggs, eggplant, fish, lentils, peas, pork, soups, stews, tomatoes and many more!
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    How do you use fresh rosemary?
    Ollie George Cigliano
    Private Chef & Food Educator
    Ollie George Cigliano is a Private Chef, Food Educator, and Owner of Ollie George Cooks, based in Long Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in utilizing fresh, fun ingredients and mixing traditional and innovative cooking techniques. Ollie George holds a BA in Comparative Literature from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell University.
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    You can technically add it during any stage of cooking, but I recommend adding it early in the cooking process.
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    How long will dried rosemary stay good?
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    I once had a small rosemary bush that didn't survive the winter in Dallas. I harvested all the rosemary leaves from it and I'm still using them 16 years later. That said, if you dry them completely, store them in Tupperware and keep them in a dark cabinet as I have, they obviously keep for a very long time and they will still have immense flavor.
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    Can I add rosemary to my coffee?
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    Yes, rosemary adds a nice flavor to coffee. But don't overdo it, because the taste and smell can be overpowering.
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    Can I use fresh rosemary with a pork roast?
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    Yes. Rosemary is a typical seasoning for pork.
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    Can I freeze rosemary?
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    Yes! You can either put it in an airtight freezer bag, or you can mix it with water in an ice cube tray and freeze it into cubes to add to things like soup.
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    Is rosemary a good ingredient to use in pasta sauce?
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    Yes, it is!
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    Do you use rosemary leaves in bean soup?
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    It's up to you. Try it and see if you like it better with or without.
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    Can I add dry rosemary to my food?
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    Yes, if you plan on simmering or cooking it with your food (to soften the herb). Otherwise, dry rosemary added to cold foods or without cooking the herb is usually too "woody" or chewy. It will need something to soften it like oil, butter, mayo, etc. and be chopped very fine. They do make rosemary powder. Try a little bit and see what you think.
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    Can I soak rosemary in water overnight to clean it?
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    You can soak it in water overnight, if that's what you really want to do, but it really is not necessary in order to clean it. Just swish fresh rosemary in some water, shake off excess, pat dry. Done.
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    Can I use rosemary for roast beef?
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    Yes, I like to use a few sprigs in a marinade for beef. Use a 1/2 cup each of soy sauce and red wine, some fresh black pepper, a couple cloves of smashed garlic and the rosemary. Clap it between your hands a couple of times to release the oil and fragrance. Delicious!
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    Can I use dried rosemary for tea?
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    Yes, you can, dry or fresh. All you have to do is boil the leaves until the flavor begins to spread. You can add sugar and honey for taste.
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    Can I add a sprig if rosemary to chicken soup?
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    Yes, chicken and rosemary go very well together. That would be a tasty addition to your chicken soup.
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    Can I use rosemary from the herbs section in the supermarket to make my tea?
    Torpi
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    Yes, it's all exactly the same. Buying rosemary from the herb section is probably a good deal cheaper than buying it from an actual or online tea store, too, even though it's exactly the same thing.
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    Does rosemary reduce asthma?
    Torpi
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    Although some alternative health websites make this claim, there is no scientific evidence that rosemary has any effect on asthma.
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    Can I add rosemary to my meat pie sauce?
    Torpi
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    You certainly can, as long as it doesn't clash with the other herbs you're adding. Start by only adding a little, so it isn't too overpowering - you can add more after a taste-test if you need to.
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