lovage recipes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lay a bed of lovage in the bottom of a large baking pan.
Tuck a lemon slice and lovage leaves under the skin of the chicken thighs.
Place the thighs in the pan. ...
Throw some chopped onion and carrots in around the chicken.

What can you do with lovage?

Also known as sea parsley, the leaves and stem of the lovage plant add an intense celery-like flavour to soups, stews and stocks or pork and poultry dishes. It can also be used to enhance the flavour of potato dishes.

What is Lovage herb good for?

Lovage is used as “irrigation therapy” for pain and swelling (inflammation) of the lower urinary tract, for prevention of kidney stones, and to increase the flow of urine when urinary tract infections or fluid retention is present.

How do you use lovage in a recipe?

All parts of the plant can be used. The leaves can be chopped up and added to any dish you would use celery in including salads, soups, stews, frittatas, egg salad, and potato salad. The flavor is stronger than celery, so use it accordingly. If you like bloody Mary's, the hollow stalk of the lovage is for you!

How do you freeze Lovage?

Freezing Lovage.

Freeze entire stems and leaves to toss into a soup stock. Or chop up the leaves and/or stems, and freeze in ice cube trays to add to any cooked dish as needed. Some sources suggest to blanch lovage leaves before freezing.

Can I freeze Lovage?

Lovage can be used fresh or stored frozen in sealed bags or dried.

What is a substitute for Lovage?

Substitute for Lovage

If you don't have lovage you can use equal amounts of fresh Celery leaves. Alternately you can substitute (for 1 cup chopped lovage) 1 cup chopped of fresh Chinese celery OR 1 cup chopped fresh celery stalks.

Is Lovage poisonous to dogs?

It smells and tastes like celery so it may be appetizing to your pet, which is unfortunate since the lactones in the plant act as a diuretic and may cause dehydration and loss of vitamins from increased urination. Lovage poisoning in dogs is usually a mild disorder caused by eating any part of a lovage plant.

Will lovage grow in shade?

Lovage prefers full sun to light shade and a rich, moisture-laden, organic soil. Before you plant, consider how much space can be devoted to growing this attractive herb. Mature plants will reach 4 to 7 feet tall, which makes it the perfect backdrop for any garden. Grows well in large containers, too!

Can you eat lovage seeds?

How to eat lovage. Like fennel, lovage is an excellent booster of digestion. The seeds and leaves bring the taste of celery to the kitchen—use sparingly because it is strongly aromatic. ... When the seeds are dry, gently thresh them into a bowl and bottle for culinary use.

Are Lovage flowers edible?

Young leaves can be added to salads, pickled or cooked as a potherb. Sprouts can be added to salads, or the roots can be cooked as eaten that way. The flowers are edible, quite mild compared to the root. Sprinkle them on salads, throw them in when pickling or cooking string beans and the like.

What is the taste of lovage?

Its flavor and smell can be described as a mix of celery and parsley, but with a higher intensity of both of those flavors. The seeds can be used as a spice, similar to fennel seeds. In the Netherlands, lovage leaves are traditionally cooked with white asparagus and salt; and served with boiled eggs.

How do you grow a lovage plant?

Lovage Growing Guide

Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ●
Rich soil that retains moisture well.
Full sun in cool climates; partial shade where summers are very hot.
Lovage is a hardy perennial that survives winter even in very cold climates.
Topdress the soil around the dormant plant with rich compost each winter.

Does Lovage come back every year?

How irresistible is that? Two perennial herbs that I wouldn't be without are lovage and sorrel. They come up every year, survive on little attention, and are among the first plants to provide fresh green leaves in spring. They also pack powerful flavors.

When should I prune Lovage?

Trim plants in summer to encourage a flush of new shoots. Plants will turn back and start to die back in autumn. At this time, cut stems back to just above ground level. Large clumps can be divided in the spring.

Is it better to freeze or dry sage?

On the other hand, since the process of freezing inactivates many biochemical reactions that occur in the leaves, it can preserve the substances found in sage more effectively. Freezing leaves rather than drying them is a much better way to conserve their flavor and oils.

What is the best way to preserve sage?

To store, simply wrap the sage leaves in paper towels and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Make sure to use the leaves within four to five days. Fresh leaves that are covered in olive oil can be stored for much longer in the refrigerator, about three weeks.

How do you harvest and use Lovage?

How to Harvest Lovage

Leaves and stalks: Snip or pinch off outside stalks and leaves as needed for fresh use anytime during the growing season. ...
Roots: Harvest two or three-year-old lovage roots with a garden fork just before flowering. ...
Seeds: Harvest entire ripe seeds heads in late summer.

How do you germinate lovage seeds?

Direct-sow lovage seeds outdoors once soil temperatures are above 60°F. Sprinkle the seeds on prepared soil and lightly cover them with sand. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Place seeds on top of fresh seed starting mix and cover lightly with sand.

Is Lovage same as parsley?

When the plant is young, its bright green stalks and feathery leaves may resemble parsley, but with a lighter color. ... Lovage tastes like celery, with undertones of parsley and hint of anise. It's mild enough to use with fish and poultry, but has just enough spice to make it interesting.

Is Lovage related to celery?

Lovage is closely related to celery, not only genetically (both belong to the Apiaceae), but also physically and tastewise: if you tried to make the case that it is a giant perennial form of celery, not many people would fault you.

Is lovage the same as flat leaf parsley?

Flat leaf parsley belongs to the same family as both lovage and celery. It has some of the same flavor notes as celery along with leaves that have a similar serrated shape to those of lovage. ... This will not be appropriate for all dishes, but may provide some of the flavor that you need in a soup or stew.