Rosemary: Nature's Most Adaptable PlantHerbs and spices are generally considered the most nutritious of foods and are used in recipes as discrete ingredients to make them more favorable. As ordinary as they may seem, they add rippling flavor to recipes. When herbs and spices are dried, they provide many healthy compounds called phytonutrients that not only improve the taste of food but also benefit the body. An In-Depth History of RosemaryRosemary is one of those ubiquitous plants on the planet with a variety of uses ranging from cooking to aromatherapy to medicine. The scientific name of the plant is Rosmrinus officinals. Various cultures, from the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, medieval Spain, Romans, Hungary, and England, to the Renaissance, placed great value on the plant. The plant was first seen in the Mediterranean and Asia, but has now spread to other parts of the world, including North America, Mexico and Europe. Using Rosemary for Cooking Rosemary is an evergreen perennial that can be harvested throughout the year, making it usable as a fresh herb. On the other hand, its needle-shaped leaves can be used even dry. Because of its strong, stable flavor, only a small portion is needed, even in slow-cooked dishes. There are many traditional applications for rosemary, including its use with vegetables and lamb, especially roasted root vegetables, tomatoes and summer squash. A perfect combination of rosemary and garlic makes a strong and versatile seasoning with or without lemon zest, olive oil or lemon juice. Making a delicious rosemary-infused oil is easy to do by simply adding one or more sprigs to a bottle containing olive oil. Rosemary...... middle of paper ...... this Consider this Bagel Margarine Jam Eggs scrambled (2)1/4 avocado [add a pinch of salt and mash, put on toast]1 piece of whole grain toast1 cup chopped strawberriesA lunch exampleRather than this Consider this1 ½ cup pasta with marinara sauce Grande salad2 cups green vegetables1 to 1 ½ cups low-starch chopped vegetables [radishes, green onion, broccoli, cucumber, tomato, peppers] Balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil ½ cup black beans Dried basil and chili peppers 3 oz roasted chicken breast 175 g plain cinnamon yogurt A sample dinner instead of this Consider this 5 oz grilled fish ¾ cup mashed potatoes ½ cup steamed broccoli 5 oz fish grilled 2 to 3 cups low-starch steamed vegetables [cauliflower, eggplant, onions] 1 tablespoon olive oil Pepper and a pinch of salt ½ cup q