Remembering Rosemary
The pungent, Mediterranean herb rosemary has a rather long and interesting history and we still use it today we use it to add flavor and interest to a variety of dishes.
The ancient Greeks wore sprigs of rosemary in their hair because they believed it would help to improve their memory, and as it turns out, they were right.
Modern research has proven that the scent of rosemary does enhance memory.
So if you have been forgetting to use the flavorful herb when cooking you might want to add some to your recipes as it is perfect for grilled chicken, fish, or pork and it can also be used in breads, salads, and soups.
Because rosemary is so flavorful, a little goes a long way so use it sparingly when cooking.
You can always add more if needed but it is much more difficult to tone down the flavor if it is too strong.
If you want to grow your own rosemary, you will likely get the best results using cuttings or plants bought from the nursery and growing them in small pots in a sunny spot.
Rosemary loves lime so use pieces of broken concrete in the bottom of your pots.
The lime will reach the rosemary via the soil and the concrete will help to keep the plants well drained.
Mist the leaves often but take care not to overwater.
If you transplant rosemary to the garden, make sure you have a well drained location that gets plenty of sunlight each day.
Simply pinch or snip off what you need keeping in mind that the newer the growth the less bitter the rosemary will be.
Dry the sprigs by tying with twine and hanging in a warm, dry location.
After they have dried, strip the leaves off and keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
By growing your own rosemary you will have a fresh supply for all your favorite recipes and never again forget to use this aromatic and flavorful herb.
Rosemary Butternut Squash Pizza Recipe What You Need
In a roasting pan, place the thinly sliced onions and butternut squash along with the chopped rosemary, salt and black pepper to taste, and all but 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Toss to coat the vegetables well and bake for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender and the onions are starting to turn golden brown then set aside.
Adjust the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Lightly flour a flat surface such as the kitchen counter and roll out each package of pizza dough into an 8 to 10 inch circle.
Sprinkle cornmeal on large baking sheets then place the pizza dough rounds on top.
Distribute the butternut squash mixture evenly on the 2 pizza rounds and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the crust is just starting to firm up.
Remove the crusts from the oven and sprinkle with the grated cheeses and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake for another 2 to 4 minutes or until all of the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Allow to cool for 1 minute before slicing and serving your rosemary butternut squash pizza.
Serves 6 to 8.
The ancient Greeks wore sprigs of rosemary in their hair because they believed it would help to improve their memory, and as it turns out, they were right.
Modern research has proven that the scent of rosemary does enhance memory.
So if you have been forgetting to use the flavorful herb when cooking you might want to add some to your recipes as it is perfect for grilled chicken, fish, or pork and it can also be used in breads, salads, and soups.
Because rosemary is so flavorful, a little goes a long way so use it sparingly when cooking.
You can always add more if needed but it is much more difficult to tone down the flavor if it is too strong.
If you want to grow your own rosemary, you will likely get the best results using cuttings or plants bought from the nursery and growing them in small pots in a sunny spot.
Rosemary loves lime so use pieces of broken concrete in the bottom of your pots.
The lime will reach the rosemary via the soil and the concrete will help to keep the plants well drained.
Mist the leaves often but take care not to overwater.
If you transplant rosemary to the garden, make sure you have a well drained location that gets plenty of sunlight each day.
Simply pinch or snip off what you need keeping in mind that the newer the growth the less bitter the rosemary will be.
Dry the sprigs by tying with twine and hanging in a warm, dry location.
After they have dried, strip the leaves off and keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
By growing your own rosemary you will have a fresh supply for all your favorite recipes and never again forget to use this aromatic and flavorful herb.
Rosemary Butternut Squash Pizza Recipe What You Need
- 2 cups onions, thinly sliced
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 16 ounce packages refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup asiago cheese, grated
In a roasting pan, place the thinly sliced onions and butternut squash along with the chopped rosemary, salt and black pepper to taste, and all but 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Toss to coat the vegetables well and bake for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender and the onions are starting to turn golden brown then set aside.
Adjust the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Lightly flour a flat surface such as the kitchen counter and roll out each package of pizza dough into an 8 to 10 inch circle.
Sprinkle cornmeal on large baking sheets then place the pizza dough rounds on top.
Distribute the butternut squash mixture evenly on the 2 pizza rounds and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the crust is just starting to firm up.
Remove the crusts from the oven and sprinkle with the grated cheeses and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake for another 2 to 4 minutes or until all of the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Allow to cool for 1 minute before slicing and serving your rosemary butternut squash pizza.
Serves 6 to 8.
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