what is maggiorana? i know it is a herb but what is it?
2006-08-03 22:46:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Italian name for Marjoram
Marjoram (Origanum majorana, Lamiaceae) is a cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors. It is also called Sweet Marjoram or Knotted Marjoram and Majorana hortensis.
The name marjoram (Old French majorane, Medieval Latin majorana) is not connected with the word major.
Marjoram is cultivated for its aromatic leaves, either green or dry, for culinary purposes; the tops are cut as the plants begin to flower and are dried slowly in the shade. It is often used in herb combinations such as Herbes de Provence and Za'atar.
2006-08-03 22:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is another name for Marjoram. Resembling mild oregano, the slightly sweet flavor.
Available in any store.
2006-08-03 22:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by charice266 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the species of Marjoram only. Mild flavoured than that.
2006-08-04 00:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Bhupesh k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/marjoram
2006-08-03 22:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Dumb B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋