Marjoram 10g
A sprinkle of marjoram adds a touch of herbal elegance:
Herbal Classics: A key ingredient in fines herbes, bouquet garni, and seasoning for pâtés and terrines.
Sausages & Meats: The classic herb for seasoning pork, lamb, and veal sausages, roasts, and grilled meats.
Soups & Stews: Adds a warm, comforting note to vegetable soups, bean stews, and tomato-based sauces.
Roasted Vegetables: Sprinkle over roasted potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini before cooking.
Egg Dishes & Salads: Adds a delicate flavour to omelettes, frittatas, and green salads.
How to Use: For the most flavour, add towards the end of the cooking process or as a finishing herb to preserve its delicate aroma. It pairs beautifully with other herbs like thyme, sage, and bay leaf.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to protect its colour and delicate flavour.
Ingredients: 100% Dried Marjoram.
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Recipe for Marjoram
🍗 Greek Lemon-Marjoram Roasted Chicken & Potatoes 🇬🇷
🌟 Why This Recipe is Timeless
✅ Marjoram’s magic: Sweet pine flavor that complements lemon perfectly
✅ One-pan wonder with crispy potatoes cooked in chicken drippings
✅ Weeknight-friendly (10 mins prep) yet impressive enough for guests
✅ Gluten-free & paleo-friendly
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
The Marjoram Duo
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2 tbsp dried marjoram (or ¼ cup fresh)
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1 tbsp dried oregano (marjoram’s bolder cousin)
Chicken & Potatoes
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1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
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2 lbs baby potatoes (halved)
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½ cup olive oil
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1 lemon (juiced + zested)
Garlic Sauce
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp marjoram
👩🍳 Pro Technique (Aegean Style)
1️⃣ Marinate (1+ hour):
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Coat chicken with olive oil, lemon juice/zest, marjoram, oregano, salt & pepper
2️⃣ Roast:
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Arrange chicken skin-up on potatoes in roasting pan
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Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 50 mins (no flipping!)
3️⃣ Garlic Sauce:
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Mix yogurt, raw garlic & marjoram (the heat mellows the garlic)
🍽️ Serving Ritual
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Drizzle: Pan juices over everything
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Garnish: Fresh marjoram sprigs
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Pair With: Assyrtiko white wine & horiatiki salad
💡 Marjoram Hacks
✔ 1 tbsp dried = 3 tbsp fresh (add fresh at the end)
✔ No marjoram? Use ⅔ oregano + ⅓ thyme
✔ Best with: Tomatoes, legumes & mushrooms
🌍 Global Marjoram Hits
| Cuisine | Signature Dish | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| French | Herbes de Provence blend | Floral backbone |
| German | Wurst seasoning | Cuts richness |
| Turkish | Lamb kebabs | Tenderizing effect |
| American | Thanksgiving stuffing | Sweet balance to sage |
📊 Marjoram vs Oregano
| Factor | Marjoram | Oregano |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Sweet, floral | Pungent, earthy |
| Heat Tolerance | Loses flavor when cooked long | Intensifies when dried |
| Best For | Chicken, fish, dressings | Pizza, tomato sauces |
| Scent | Citrusy | Woody |
Chef’s Secret: For extra crispy skin, pat chicken dry and rub with baking powder before marinating!
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