Brighten your meals with fresh rosemary recipes that showcase this delightfully aromatic herb at its best. Add fresh sprigs to roasts, rolls, veggies and even cocktails and ice pops to infuse a lemon-pine flavor that smells and tastes delicious!
32 Fresh Rosemary Recipes
Updated on Jun. 21, 2024
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Rosemary Flatbreads
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this as a pizza crust. But with a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs it makes a lovely flatbread appetizer. —Sue Brown, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 flatbread: 197 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A local restaurant got me hooked on sweet potato fries. I started making them at home with different seasonings to match the taste. I'm thrilled with the results! —Jackie Gregston, Hallsville, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 256 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My creamy chicken tastes like a five-star restaurant dish but takes only minutes and few ingredients to make. Use fresh rosemary. Trust me. —Sarah Campbell, Terre Haute, IN
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons sauce: 361 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tall and impressive, this unique lemon-rosemary layer cake is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and fresh rosemary. Just wait until you taste it! —Mary Fraser, Surprise, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 756 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 119g carbohydrate (90g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make with them! The options are endless. Try using other yogurt flavors like lemon, raspberry or blueberry. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 pop: 81 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Beer-Braised Pulled Ham
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 378 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1246mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Golden Butternut Squash Lasagna
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My rich, saucy lasagna features winter squash at its finest. The whipped cream topping adds a unique twist to this meatless casserole packed with roasted butternut squash, two kinds of cheese and a host of seasonings. Allowing the lasagna to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving makes it easier to cut. —Lisa Sheets, Carmel, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 358 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh herbs and real cheese make this popcorn a homemade favorite that will make you forget about store-bought seasoning mixes. —Dan Kelmenson, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 113 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a simple-to-fix side that is perfect for a festive dinner. It looks beautiful with any entree. Roasting brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 130 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Not all stuffings are created equal. My version of the classic side dish features apples for a sweet crunch and cranberries for a little tartness. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 315 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Orchard Pork Roast
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Onions and apples meld perfectly to make a sweet and savory treatment for pork roast. Serve it with the accompanying sour cream sauce. —Vikki Lee, Gold River, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 359 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.
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Cranberry, Brie & Turkey Pizza
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While traveling in New Zealand, my husband and I discovered turkey pizza. We came up with our own version for a creative way to use leftovers. —Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 456 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 161 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Honey-Roasted Chicken & Root Vegetables
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my whole family comes over for dinner, I make a big platter of roast chicken with sweet potatoes, carrots and fennel. My dad leads the fan club. —Kelly Ferguson, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 432 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Mashed Red Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no butter or gravy is needed. This is the only way I make my mashed potatoes. —Valerie Mitchell, Olathe, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 190 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Skillet Beef and Potatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sirloin strips with red potatoes and fresh rosemary are seriously amazing and ready in a flash. The key is precooking potatoes in the microwave to speed the process. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 320 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Bruschetta with Prosciutto
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A crowd-pleaser any time of year, this savory appetizer is perfect for get-togethers. —Debbie Manno, Fort Mill, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Champagne Cocktail
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This amber champagne cocktail is a bubbly twist on the traditional old-fashioned. Try it with extra dry champagne. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 130 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Winter Squash, Sausage & Feta Bake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this casserole a guaranteed hit at potlucks. —Craig Simpson, Savannah, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 160 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Five simple ingredients, including fresh rosemary, create these tender, delicate sweets. —Amavida Coffee, Rosemary Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 42 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Lamb Stew
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a delicious, nourishing and economical dish. The flavor improves if you make the stew the day before you serve it. —Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 360 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer
Total Time
55 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer? Ingredients in this version "tame" the kalamata olives, so even if you shy away from kalamatas, you'll be glad you tried this one. For a milder flavor, use the more common black or green olives. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 142 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Grandma’s Rosemary Dinner Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandma (I called her Baba) made these in her coal oven. How she regulated the temperature is beyond me! She always made extra rolls for the neighbors to bake in their own ovens. My mom and aunts would deliver the formed rolls at lunchtime. —Charlotte Hendershot, Hudson, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 194 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Rosemary Jelly
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3-1/2 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip to the otherwise sweet spread. —Margaret Dumire, Carroll, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 42 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Portobello Bruschetta with Rosemary Aioli
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
By caramelizing onions, broiling peppers and whipping up a homemade aioli with fresh herbs, you will add dimensions of flavor not found in store-bought bruschetta. —Stephanie Metzger, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 109 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I started cooking, the only mushrooms I used were the button variety. Now I love experimenting with different types. This recipe is so filling, it can be served as a meatless entree. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 442 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
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Brussels Sprouts in Rosemary Cream Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brussels sprouts in a rosemary-infused cream sauce have the power to bring friends together – but watch out for fights over who gets the last of the sauce. —Liz Koschoreck, Berea, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 256 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Rosemary Lemonade
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light, and it's a pretty garnish. —Dixie Graham, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 121 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt
Total Time
5 min
Servings
about 2/3 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Making flavored sea salt is so easy. Mix in grated lemon peel and minced rosemary for a delicious way to enhance chicken, fish and salads. —Shelley Holman, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 teaspoon: 0 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
The sauce uses eight of my favorite herbs, but making it is a cinch. The aroma of the lamb while it roasts is amazing. —Mya Zeronis, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
