Did you know, Sage can ward of evil spirits, hence the title, "I ain't afraid of no Ghost!" Whether this is true or not, we may never know, but sage can still be considered a very healthy herb to introduce into your diet. First, lets start with a bit of its history. Sage is a relative of the mint family. and is also known as salvia. It has been applauded for many centuries for its medicinal purposes. Besides warding off evil spirits, it has been acclaimed for many other reasons. In particular, these, increasing fertility, assisting in snakebite wounds, being a nice conditioner for hair, alleviating insect bites and wasps stings, increasing mental sharpness, acting as a natural anti-inflammatory for the mouth, an anti-anxiety supplement, and fever reducer. Wow, thats a lot! Be honest, who knew all this about Sage?
Sage is considered an essential herb, like parsley rosemary and thyme. Used in many kitchens throughout Europe. Its compatibility is quite ponderous. Pairing very well with Pork, Chicken, Fish, Veal, Mushrooms, Potatoes and Asparagus. Below is a list of recommending dishes.
Dishes
*The information from this blog was taken from Wikipedia.
Sage is considered an essential herb, like parsley rosemary and thyme. Used in many kitchens throughout Europe. Its compatibility is quite ponderous. Pairing very well with Pork, Chicken, Fish, Veal, Mushrooms, Potatoes and Asparagus. Below is a list of recommending dishes.
Dishes
- Saltimbocca- Veal, Pork, or Chicken, wrapped/stuffed with Prosciutto and Sage. Cooked in white wine.
- Pork Roll/Porchetta- Pork rolled with Sage, Fennel, Garlic and Black Pepper.
- Vegetable Side/Pasta- Sautéed Mushrooms, Eggplant and Asparagus, tossed with Ricotta and Sage.
- Pasta- Carrots, Walnuts, Garlic, Sage and Browned Butter. Tossed in Egg Fettuccine.
- Shellfish- Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Sage, Chickpeas, Onion and Lemon.
*The information from this blog was taken from Wikipedia.
