How Do You Prepare Fresh Sage?
Fresh sage can be prepared by washing the leaves thoroughly and patting them dry with a paper towel. Then, remove the leaves from the stem and chop them finely or leave them whole, depending on the recipe. Sage leaves can be used to flavor soups, stews, pasta dishes, and meats. To release the oils and flavor of the sage, it can be lightly fried in olive oil or added to the dish towards the end of cooking. Sage can also be dried or frozen for later use.