Rosemary, more than just a kitchen staple, unfolds a fragrant secret when burned at home, offering a myriad of benefits beyond its culinary use. As a member of the Lamiaceae family and indigenous to the Mediterranean, this evergreen herb has woven its way through various cultures and times due to its distinctive fresh and piercing aroma, as well as its therapeutic and culinary applications.
A Glimpse into Rosemary’s Rich Historical Tapestry
Ancient and Traditional Usage: Historically, rosemary was admired for its supposed purifying qualities, being utilized in Roman times to cleanse environments and presumably safeguard against infectious diseases.
Symbolism and Spiritual Use: In the medieval period, it was imbued with magical properties, being employed in rituals, ceremonies, and as protection against malicious spirits and infirmities.
Romantic and Protective Symbol: It was intricately tied to romantic and marital traditions, symbolizing loyalty and being used in various nuptial rituals.
Funeral Rituals: Its use extends to funeral practices in certain regions, symbolizing eternal rest and being burned in place of incense.
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Classic Salisbury steak is topped with mushroom and onion sauce and ready in just 30 minutes!
One of those convenient dishes that never goes out of style. Quick to prepare, inexpensive and appreciated by children and adults alike! This homemade version is MUCH better than what you usually find in the grocery store freezer.
The first step in making Salisbury steak is shaping your cuts of meat.I like to use 90% lean ground beef because it has lots of flavor but isn’t too fatty. The meat is mixed with breadcrumbs and spices, then shaped into oval steaks.
The patties are cooked until golden brown, then a simple sauce is made with onions, mushrooms, beef broth and a little cornstarch as a thickener. I usually use white button mushrooms, but other types of mushrooms like cremini mushrooms are also a great choice. I make it easier by buying pre-sliced mushrooms to save preparation time.
INGREDIENTS:
For the steak:
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 small yellow onion, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound lean ground beef tel than 90/10
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the mushroom sauce:
Everyone went crazy over this recipe- its not as hard as it looks, I promise! but it does take a bit of time to complete- but trust me its worth every second!
You can even make some of it in advance to save you time! I usually do the cheesecake the night before- to save me time the day of. The next day I bake the cake layers – then before I am getting ready to display this beauty I whip up the frosting and crumble topping then assemble the whole cake.
You can even make the cheesecake layer even further in advance and placing it into the freezer! Just wrap tightly and store in your freezer until ready to use!
SERVINGS: 8-10
INGREDIENTS:
I grew up on this side dish of Macaroni and Tomatoes. My mother was a country cook and knew how to make a dish that was cheap, easy and good! If you like tomatoes and pasta, you will love this. Just add fried cornbread and you got some good food. This is a very easy recipe.
2 cups macaroni, uncooked
1 (14.5-ounce can) petite diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce can) whole tomatoes in juice
1 tablespoon bacon grease (can add more)
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
