Rosemary

While this calls for four herbs, just one or two—rosemary and thyme, for example—would be fine.

This syrup is perfect for French toast.

Simple but elegant, this dessert makes a refreshing finale to dinner on a hot summer evening.

Lamb with anchovy herb paste is a classic Italian preparation. The anchovy doesn't come across as fishy tasting — it simply lends a savory note that blends beautifully with the meat.

This tender chuck roast makes two meals. Most of the meat is sliced and served with onion gravy, accompanied by egg noodles, and the rest gets shredded and saved for a warm beef salad . You might want to round out the first meal with a green salad or sautéed spinach.

Healthy bonus: Magnesium and folate from spinach; fiber from apples and buns; antioxidants from rosemary and sage

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Also nice with crudités and grilled chicken.

In summer, this bread can be cooked on the grill; in cold weather, it's just as good prepared in the oven.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A moist pan stuffing that mirrors the herbaceous flavor of the turkey and gravy.

Red potatoes keep their shape well — they don’t disintegrate during cooking — and they absorb the flavors around them, like the garlic and rosemary in these pizzas. The flaky white crystals of Maldon sea salt, which is hand-harvested in Maldon, England, make a beautiful garnish for these pizzas. Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 4 hr

This recipe calls for a double dose of rosemary — it's used in the marinade for the lamb and in the aioli that's served with it.