How to Use rosemary in a Sentence

rosemary

noun
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of rosemary.
  • Add the sage, rosemary, bay leaves and white wine and turn up the heat to high.
    ExpressNews.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Press the fresh rosemary, parsley and thyme onto the top and sides of the pork.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Stop to smell the sprigs of rosemary, and even pick a few for your dinner.
    Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Chiles, zest and hearty herbs like rosemary and thyme can be stored with the syrup.
    cleveland, 6 July 2020
  • Stir in the garlic cloves and rosemary and cook for about 1 minute more.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Pecans and rosemary make the cooked strips even crunchier.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • Add the rosemary, 8 of the mint sprigs, 8 of the thyme sprigs and tarragon and gently muddle the herbs.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Light a sprig of rosemary, blow out the flame, and place it on top of the cocktail to complete.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Thanks to the rosemary in this oil, the hair will grow faster, longer, and healthier.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Put them in a saucepan with the water, sugar and rosemary and bring to a boil.
    SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • As with the Earl Grey version, heat up half the cream and add four sprigs of fresh rosemary.
    Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 9 May 2020
  • Some add their own spin with a sprig of rosemary or a dash of nutmeg.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • In a small saucepan, fry a sprig of rosemary in hot oil for about 30 seconds.
    Dallas News, 1 June 2021
  • Spinach, rosemary, mint and brandy round out the meaty flavors.
    Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Add the shallot and crush the rosemary to release its oil and drop it into the pot.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Garlic, olive oil and rosemary make the best broth for this fast one-pot meal.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Basil, thyme, rosemary, sage and other herbs line the walkway to the front door.
    Erin Stone, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in the salt, rosemary, lemon zest and red pepper flakes and stir to mix.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2021
  • And to clip the crispy rosemary and thyme from the stick and scatter it over everything.
    Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Pots hold three kinds of basil, thyme, rosemary and mint, and eggplant.
    Karen Taylor, NOLA.com, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chops with some of the fennel fronds, rosemary, and 2 sage leaves on each side.
    Star Tribune, 8 Jan. 2021
  • Tuck sprigs of fresh rosemary under the edges of the tree for a final festive touch.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Drizzle the honey over the pork, then arrange the rosemary and thyme on top.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Bryant Terry turns to thyme and rosemary to flavor the chile oil.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Drink it: over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint or rosemary.
    Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2021
  • Finishing the drink with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon peel brings out the herbal, citrus notes.
    Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the rosemary and the dark green parts of the green onions, saving some for the garnish.
    SFChronicle.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • Many of the same herbs and vegetables that mingle with rosemary in the pot, like peppers and oregano, also work well as garden neighbors.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 June 2024
  • Scented herbs, like rosemary and thyme, fall into this category, as do chives, onions, garlic, and oregano.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024

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