10 ways to eat, drink, and be rosemary

Just a sniff of this garden great takes you back to the first time you ever had focaccia or the first cut into a steaming roast chicken. The flavour and aroma of rosemary is unmatched.

Best ever rosemary roast potatoes Source: Petrina Tinslay

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In some cultures, rosemary is used to ward off bad spirits. Let these rosemary recipes scare off the weird vibes and make the house smell great all at the same time - no Ghostbusters needed.

Focaccia two ways

So delicious and so economical, focaccia bread is perfect for a picnic or easy lunch. It’s really versatile, too, in terms of the different ingredients you can add.

Source: Savannah van der Niet

French dip sandwich

Inspired by Cole's French Dips in Los Angeles, this sanga brings its A-game, with slow-cooked beef ribs, gruyere cheese and a rosemary butter.

Source: Adam Liaw

Rosemary hot white chocolate

In sunny Florida, there are plenty of chilly days when food blogger Anya Kassoff craves rich and warming drinks - especially hot chocolate. Anya likes to prepare it with nourishing ingredients, and this time, she wanted to experiment with it.

Source: Masha Davydova

Roast tomato soup with rosemary cheese flatbread

This is a comforting Sunday night style supper. A smooth creamy tomato soup with a toasted flatbread full of melted cheese, all with the deliciously woody aroma of rosemary. And it's all cooked in the oven.

Source: Adam Liaw

Best ever rosemary roast potatoes

Gorgeously golden potatoes from the gods, salty crunchy spuds - there are so many varieties of beautiful potatoes that are great to roast. Look for the starchy varieties rather than the waxy ones, like brushed (Sebago) potatoes.

Best ever rosemary roast potatoes Source: Petrina Tinslay

Red wine and rosemary teriyaki roast lamb

This simple roast lamb takes a spin through Japan, turning red wine and rosemary into a rich teriyaki glaze.

Source: Adam Liaw

Rosemary spiced cashews

These aromatic and extremely moreish nuts bring together rosemary, orange, cumin and salt in a wonderful combination. They are dead-easy to whip up and make a perfect edible gift.

Source: Alan Benson

Raisin and rosemary cookies

Wholesome and cookie don't really go hand in hand, but this is as close as it gets. The fresh rosemary adds a delightful savouriness, bringing these cookies back from the edge of sweetness. This is a great cookie dough to keep in the freezer - just pre-slice into rounds, then freeze and bake from frozen.

Source: China Squirrel

Butterflied chicken with rosemary oil

This herby chicken is cooked until it has a crisp-skinned exterior and tender, juicy interior. In other words, it's the perfect barbecue chicken.

Butterflied chicken with rosemary oil Source: Smith Street Books

Rosemary, hazelnut & orange biscotti

These biscotti are perfect for dipping into your coffee. They’re really crunchy with a slightly savoury edge due to the rosemary. Biscotti require two rounds of baking, so turn off your oven while the biscuit logs cool after the first bake.

Rosemary, hazelnut & orange biscotti Source: Chris Middleton