Rosemary Salt: Give the Gift That Keeps on Giving…Flavor!

I have a feeling that homemade Christmas gifts will be all the rage this year (unless you got one of those sweet bailout bonuses). So, I decided to re-post this video I did last year.

This simple how-to video recipe, done for About.com, is perfect for those impossible-to-shop-for foodies. It's amazing how much people appreciate a homemade gift. The fact that you took the time to create an actual handmade "finishing salt," will make up for that "Kiss the Cook" apron you bought them. By the way, how many times have you seen them wear it?

A finishing salt is a flavored salt meant to be sprinkled on food right before serving. A nice slice of roast leg of lamb is great, but finished with a little pinch of this aromatic salt and you have something even better. It's also great to cook with, and makes a mean pan of roasted potatoes.

As you'll see, a food processor is really the only equipment you need, and the technique can be used for many different herbs and types of salt. Enjoy!

Click here for ingredients and transcript