Since the taste is strong, rosemary is especially suitable for accompanying meats with a strong taste, such as game and red meat. It survives a baking and roasting process excellently. It can also be used in salads and sauces.
The plant has an aromatic scent and is widely used to scent bathroom products. Dried stems, without leaves, can be burned for a pleasant fragrance. Twigs can be placed between linens. The plant keeps insects at bay and can be scattered around for that purpose when eating outside.