My WINTER snuggle up with SAGE

Hardy herb sage produces evergreen leaves throughout winter and would be a beautiful perfumed garden plant even if it wasn't so useful in the kitchen. I pardon it from my kitchen at other times of year, but in winter it supports me with its winter strength. Try sage leaves in tempura batter as a starter. I recently used a generous amount of sage in my watercress and lemon soup (delicious)! Here's a few more ideas on how to use sage:

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup with Sage Breadcrumbs
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BUTTERNUT-SQUASH-AND-SAGE-SOUP-WITH-SAGE-BREADCRUMBS-241346

Calves liver with marsala and sage
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article3619115.ece

Crispy Sweetbreads with Chipotle Sage Sauce
http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/recipefiles/Meat:+Sweetbreads

English Onion Soup with Sage and Cheddar - Jamie Oliver
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/jamie-oliver/english-onion-soup-with-sage-and-cheddar-recipe_p_1.html

Fettucini in Creamy Mushroom and Sage Sauce
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fettucine-in-Creamy-Mushroom-and-Sage-Sauce/Detail.aspx

Fresh Haddock and Smoked Bacon with Celeriac Sage Fries - Gary Rhodes
http://www.hub-uk.com/foodpages39/recipe1909.htm

Lemon Sage Chicken Marinade
http://homecooking.about.com/od/condimentrecipes/r/blcon116.htm

Pork Chops with Apple and Sage sauce - Gary Rhodes http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/594905

Roast Goose with Apple Onion and Sage stuffing - Maggie Beer
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/roast-goose-with-apple-onion-and-sage-stuffing

Stir Fried Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Sage
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/dining/191mrex.html