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In addition to boosting memory, sage adds an earthy, pungent note to familiar savory dishes. Here are a few of our favorite sage recipes, just in time for the holidays.
We first ran across the recipe for slow-roasted nuts with sage in Alice Waters’ [easyazon_link identifier=”080418528X” locale=”US” nw=”y” tag=”gardcoll03-20″]My Pantry: Homemade Ingredients That Make Simple Meals Your Own[/easyazon_link], whereupon we absolutely fell in love with how crispy the sage gets– almost like a kale chip. We’ve adapted the recipe since to use coconut oil instead of olive oil (since olive oil has a low smoke point) and added a bit of honey and chili flakes to make the perfect healthy car snack (just throw a bag in the backseat). Read the full recipe here.
Cheese and sage are a familiar pairing, so we decided to take these complimentary flavors to the next level with these sage quesadillas, inspired by a recipe found on the blog Climbing Grier Mountain. If you don’t eat meat, you can just leave off the chicken and it’s still absolutely delicious, bringing together all the flavors of fall (the pumpkin adds a lovely vegetal note). This recipe is straightforward, and one Lil’ Sprouts will love making (and will definitely love seeing in their lunchbox at school). Check out the complete recipe here.
Earlier this summer we made fresh herb scones using oregano, thyme, parsley, and rosemary– but there’s no reason you can’t throw sage in the mix as well. If you already have a scone recipe you love, just try adding a handful of well-chopped sage to the dough. Most scone recipes are flexible enough that you can add a little of whatever sounds good to you. But no matter which one you decide to make, sage scones have the best of both the sweet and savory worlds, making them an ideal, satisfying afternoon snack. Check out our go-to scone recipe here.
One of the most traditional rugelach flavors is poppy, which perfectly blends sweet and savory. This sage rugelach recipe (inspired by Food52‘s) follows in a similar tradition, bringing together pumpkin, walnut, and sage in a warm medley of fall flavors. Use store-bought dough to speed the process along, though you can also use ready-made pie crust. Focus on the making filling and have Lil’ Sprouts help roll up the rugelachs. See the full recipe here.
The most versatile and easy way to use sage is to make sage butter. Whip up a stick of room-temperature butter with a whisk or handheld blend, then mix in sage (fresh or dry), and combine thoroughly. Add a little salt and pepper, store the butter in a tight-sealing container, and use it to elevate your favorite dishes. Pro tip: try it with ravioli.