Learn all about sage, how it was used in the past and how to use it in cooking today.
Watch the video for a handy list of ingredients to pair with sage.
Why should a man die whilst sage grows in his garden?
– Old English proverb
Sage was considered a holy herb for many ancient civilizations and was often associated with longevity.
Fresh sage is sold in bunches of light green, fuzzy leaves, but it can be bought as a powder and dried herb as well. All three types can be used in cooking, and can be substituted for each other, where 1 tablespoon of fresh sage is usually equal to 1 teaspoon dry sage.
Watch the video below to learn how sage was used through the ages what ingredients to pair it with.
Don’t forget to check out some recipe ideas below the video as well!
Quick Ideas using Sage:
- Add a few chopped up sage leaves to a cheddar cheese toastie
- Cook sage into butter to pour over pasta or roasted vegetables
- Deep fry whole sage leaves to use as a crunchy and tasty garnish
- Make a simple syrup of sugar and sage to flavour pineapple-flavoured cocktails
- Cover fresh sage leaves in olive oil before storing them in the fridge for up to three weeks; the oil can then be used to sauté vegetables
- Sage makes a great compound butter for melting onto baked potatoes or steaks.
Recipes to try:
- Snack: Lemon Sage White Bean Dip by Crumbs and Caramel
- Salad: Farm Salad with Sweet Peppers and Sage Croutons by Better Homes and Gardens
- Vegetarian: Squash, Sage and Chestnut Rolls by Jamie Oliver
- Meat: Turkey with Lemon-Sage Butter by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
- Side: Garlic and Sage Crispy Potatoes by Donna Hay
- Dessert: Blackberry Sage Sorbet by Taming the Spoon.
How do you use sage?
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Music: Home Cooking by LuckyBlackCat, licensed by Envato Elements
