Recipes by the Herb: Rosemary

Chicken Kabobs on Rosemary Skewers

Recipe by Mike Allen

Ingredients:

Thick-branched sprigs of fresh rosemary
Chicken breasts or thighs
Red onion, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, etc.
Ready-made Italian salad dressing

Directions:

1. Trim the leaves off the rosemary sprigs, leaving only those at the top for decorative and aromatic purposes.
2. Cut chicken into cubes and combine in a bowl with the vegetables suggested here or those of your choosing. 
3. Marinade for at least an hour in a ready-made Italian salad dressing or one you prefer, then skewer your ingredients on the rosemary sprig and grill. Makes a great appetizer, too! 

Rosemary Greyhounds

Recipe by Mike Allen

Cooking is even more fun with something delicious to drink. Whip up a batch of rosemary greyhounds and get your party started!
–Mike Allen

Ingredients: 

2 oz vodka 
5 oz rosemary simple syrup
4 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
 rosemary sprigs
 club soda (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix vodka, rosemary simple syrup, and grapefruit juice.
2. Pour over ice, add a sprig of rosemary for garnish, and serve.
3. Add a splash of club soda for some fizz!

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