In the heart of the old-world kitchen, cooking was never just about flavor—it was about nourishment. This simple poultry seasoning blend, enriched with rose petals to aid digestion, is one of those delightful old recipes that brings history alive in our modern kitchens.
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Table of Contents
- A Quick Glance: Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
- The Story Behind This Seasoning
- Health Benefits of Rose Petals in Cooking
- The Calmative Qualities of Rose Petals
- How to Make Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
- 🧑🍳 Recipe Tips: How to Use Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
- A Warm Welcome to Your Table
- More Homemade Seasoning Blends to Try
- The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- More Seasoning Recipes
- The Modern Pioneer Pantry
- Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals Recipe
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A Quick Glance: Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
- A fragrant, traditional poultry seasoning with rose petals
- Inspired by European herb and spice traditions
- Adds flavor and gentle digestive support to poultry and broth dishes
- Beautiful to give as a homemade kitchen gift
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The Story Behind This Seasoning
In the Middle Ages and Renaissance Europe, home cooks and apothecaries alike used dried rose petals in both savory and sweet preparations. It was believed that rose brought balance to heavy foods, soothed digestion, and elevated simple fare with beauty and fragrance.
Influence of the Spice Trade
This practice was especially common in regions influenced by the spice trade—where cooks combined herbs, spices, and florals to create deeply flavorful dishes. From medieval England to Provence (home of the Herbs de Provence blend with lavender flowers) and beyond, rose petals found their way into poultry dishes, sauces, and even preserved meats.
Flavor Enhances Good Digestion
Today, we know that rose petals do indeed have gentle, calmative, and soothing properties. They can help relax the digestive tract, ease bloating, and lend a subtle brightness to rich or fatty foods—just as traditional wisdom taught.
Adding a bit of rose to your poultry seasoning is a lovely way to honor this heritage while offering your family and guests a truly unique and memorable flavor. And it is so easy to prepare and keep on hand.
Health Benefits of Rose Petals in Cooking
There are many benefits to using rose petals in our traditional cooking, including:
- Digestive support — help reduce gas and bloating
- Gentle astringent — tone and soothe the stomach lining
- Aromatic lift — stimulates the senses and appetite through subtle floral notes
- Antioxidants — rose petals contain natural antioxidants that support overall wellness
The Calmative Qualities of Rose Petals
Throughout the ages, rose petals have been valued not only for their beauty but also for their calmative properties. They help to soothe and settle both the body and the mind. In culinary and herbal traditions, the rose was believed to ease nervous tension, calm the digestive tract, and promote a gentle sense of well-being. Have you ever smelled a rose and felt a calmness come over you? Most likely!
When included in a poultry seasoning blend, rose petals offer more than just a touch of flavor. They help to balance heavier foods and invite a feeling of calm amongst diners at the table. We can imagine how men being fed returning from battle, travel, or taxing physical labor would welcome that calmness—just as cooks in centuries past intended! 😉
How to Make Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried parsley (flat-leaf Italian is best)
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried culinary rose petals, finely crumbled
Instructions
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- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Crush gently as you mix all the ingredients together with your fingers. Be gentle with the rose petals—you want soft flecks, not powder.
- Store in an airtight jar, away from light. Keeps beautifully for about 6 months.
🧑🍳 Recipe Tips: How to Use Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
- Rub it directly on chicken or turkey before roasting, pan-frying, or braising. Combine it with olive oil, ghee, or butter to help it stick and bloom its flavor.
- Season bone broth or stock with a pinch of the blend for a subtle floral lift—especially when simmering with chicken backs or necks.
- Stir into pan drippings when making a quick skillet gravy. It enhances the flavor beautifully and adds a touch of elegance to your sauce.
- Sprinkle on leftover roast chicken before gently reheating in the oven or skillet—it brings the flavor back to life.
A Warm Welcome to Your Table
Whether you are preparing a cozy skillet dinner or a festive holiday roast chicken, this gentle, old-world seasoning brings a little bit of history to your cooking. I hope you enjoy making it and sharing it with those you love.
And remember, sometimes the simplest recipes—seasoned with love and tradition—are the ones that nourish us the most.
More Homemade Seasoning Blends to Try
If you enjoy making your own poultry seasoning, you’ll love trying out even more easy homemade blends! In my How to Make 10 Homemade Seasoning Blends recipe post, I show you how to make Herbs de Provence with lavender—it’s one of my favorites for adding a little old-world charm to roasted potatoes, meats, and even bread.
And that’s just the beginning. I also share recipes for nine more seasoning blends, including:
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- Classic Ranch Dressing Mix
- Onion Soup Mix that’s perfect for dips
- Steak Seasoning
- My go-to House Seasoning that I sprinkle on just about everything
- Lots more!
They’re simple to make, budget-friendly, and much better than store-bought. Once you start making your own blends, you’ll be hooked!
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Poultry Seasoning with Rose Petals
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps dried thyme
- 2 tbsps dried sage
- 2 tbsps dried marjoram
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (flat-leaf Italian is best)
- 2 tsps dried rosemary
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried culinary rose petals, finely crumbled
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Crush gently as you mix all the ingredients together with your fingers. Be gentle with the rose petals—you want soft flecks, not powder.
- Store in an airtight jar, away from light. Keeps beautifully for about 6 months.
Notes
• Rub on chicken thighs or a whole bird with olive oil or butter.
• Sprinkle in soups and broth-based dishes for subtle flavor.
• Add to skillet gravies or pan sauces for an old-world touch. Find this recipe and video at https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-old-world-poultry-seasoning-with-rose-petals/ If you’re building a traditional foods kitchen or stocking a real foods pantry, be sure to get the books in Mary’s Modern Pioneer cookbook series, published by Penguin Random House: https://marysnest.com/modern-pioneer-cookbook-series/ For free and comprehensive lesson plans to teach traditional food recipes and kitchen techniques to students K-12, download The Modern Pioneer Cookbook Curriculum at https://marysnest.com/cookbook-curriculum/ Copyright © 2025 Mary’s Nest, LLC, All Rights Reserved
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