Rosemary, also known as compass weed and polar plant, is an
evergreen, woody herb in the mint family that is original to the
Mediterranean region and now widely cultivated elsewhere. Its name is
derived from the Latin words ros and marinus, which combine to mean “dew
of the sea.”
In cooking, rosemary is used to flavor grilled, roasted and braised
meats and vegetables. It is also baked into olive oil breads and
flatbreads, including focaccia. Combined with caramelized onion and
balsamic vinegar, rosemary adds a distinctive taste to a jam-like
chutney traditionally served with roast beef.
