Sage is rarely found on spice racks in our country, which is entirely undeserved. Sage is very popular in cooking in Italy and China, and in America, sage is added to soups, salads, and omelets. Sage is also a component of Provençal herbs. Take note of several recipes that include sage.
Drinks with Sage
Pear and Sage Lemonade
- several fresh sage leaves
- half a lime or a quarter of a lemon
- pear juice 100 g
- soda water 50 g
- ice
Slice the lime, place it at the bottom of the glass, crush the ice, fill the glass with ice. Pour in the pear juice, add soda, and garnish with sage leaves.
Sage Tea
Pour a glass of boiling water over a few sage leaves, let it steep for 5–7 minutes, add honey and a slice of lime. You can combine it with cloves, cardamom, blackcurrant or cherry leaves, and even nettle.
By the way, sage is extremely beneficial for the reproductive system of both women and men. Read more in the article Sage in Medicine. Treatment with Sage.
Milk and Honey Sage Smoothie
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 glass of hot milk
Pour hot milk over the sage, let it cool to a warm temperature, and add honey. It effectively soothes a sore throat, as sage kills harmful bacteria and helps you recover faster from a cold or sore throat.
Fish with Sage
Tuna Appetizer with Sage
- A can of canned tuna
- 1–2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic
- a few sprigs of green onion
- a few sprigs of dill
- a couple of sage leaves
- pepper to taste
Crush the garlic, chop the greens, mix all the ingredients, and spread on toast.
Meat with Sage
Balsamico Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (mustard or sesame oil)
- 5 cloves of garlic
- a sprig each of sage and rosemary
- half a cup of balsamic vinegar
Fry the chicken on both sides in hot oil. Once you turn the chicken to the second side, add the sage and rosemary leaves, pour in the vinegar, and simmer on low heat for an hour, turning the drumsticks a couple of times.
Liver with Sage
- 600 grams of veal or beef liver
- 150 grams of sweet red wine
- 50 ml of wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 150 ml vegetable broth
- half a cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Cut the liver into strips, fry for 4 minutes, and then place it in a baking dish, seasoning with salt and pepper. To prepare the sauce, mix the wine and wine vinegar, bring to a boil, add the broth and sage, let the sauce reduce slightly, add the sour cream, and boil for one minute. Pour the sauce over the liver and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. This dish is incredibly delicious!
Salad Dressing with Sage
- 1 cup vegetable oil (olive + mustard, or sunflower)
- marjoram, sage, dill, basil, oregano — to taste
- honey
- vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
Finely chop the garlic, mix the chopped herbs, and pour warm oil over them. Let it infuse for several hours.
Read more about the benefits of sage in the article Properties and Benefits of Sage . You can also apply sage in cosmetology .
