Sage
October 2026
Check out some creative dishes with sage below:
SSage, Thyme, & Brown Butter Dinner Rolls
This one is actually a Samosas & Mimosas recipe, which we couldn’t help but whip up for this challenge. Sage really comes through in bread, giving it a lovely aroma and making these fluffy dinner rolls all the more tasty.
Find the recipe here.
Sage Tea
Sometimes one of the simplest ways to truly enjoy an herb is to make some tea with it. That’s what Jeahun did, and it did not disappoint! Because sage is so aromatic and has so many healing properties, this is a tea that you can easily have on hand for whenever you need a pick-me-up.
From Jeahun - South Korea
Butternut Squash & Sage Mac n’ Cheese
When researching recipes to try out for this challenge, Samantha stumbled on one that…didn’t initially seem like it would work. Turns out, it did! Not only that, she’s made it twice since then. That’s how delicious it is!
From Samantha - Virginia Beach
Fun Facts about Sage
Many ancient cultures considered sage a sacred plant
Ancient Egyptians used it for fertility. Ancient Romans and Greeks believed it to be an herb to cure all ailments. It’s also been used in several cleansing rituals by Indigenous peoples.
Sage has anti-microbial properties
Sage-based mouthwashes can actually reduce cavity-causing bacteria!
Sage is drought-tolerant
The aromatic oils and tiny hairs on its leaves help to minimize water loss. This makes sage one of the most well-adapted plants in the world.
Sage is a natural deer and rabbit repellant
Planting some sage around your vegetable garden would be a great way to keep them from eating your harvest!
