what is marjorum used for?

Question

i bought a bottle of marjorum at the grocery store because i am trying to build up a variety of spices for cooking. what dishes is marjorum mainly used for?

Answer 1

along with thyme and rosemary and olive oil it will make a great baste for roast chicken. also good to put in a tea to treat colds and sore throats. meaning you make the tea out of the marjarom.
below is a great website on the different uses of marjoram and other herbs are on the menu links. Enjoy!

Answer 2

MARJORAM

Description
Marjoram is the dried leaves and floral parts of the herb Origanium hortensis. Most scientists consider Marjoram to be a species of Oregano. The light grayish-green leaves of Marjoram have a sweeter and more delicate flavor than Oregano.

Uses
Marjoram may be used in sausages, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, fish, tomato dishes, stuffings, breads, salad dressings, and chowders. Marjoram is used in Italian, French, North African, Middle Eastern, and American cuisines and spice blends such as bouquet garni, fines herbes, and sausage and pickle blends.

Origins
Egypt is the principal source for nearly all of the Marjoram imported into the United States. Other producers include East Europe, France and the United States.

Folklore
Marjoram and Oregano were well known in the Roman-Graeco era. The ancient Greeks believed that if Marjoram grew on one's grave, the deceased would enjoy eternal peace and happiness. The word "Oregano" is Greek, derived and translated means "Joy of the Mountain". Oregano was popular in ancient Egypt and Greece as a flavoring for vegetables, wines, meats and fish.

Answer 3

Marjoram is used like oregano. It has a similar flavor but is a little milder and a little sweeter. Its great in italian food and spice mixes.

Answer 4

From wikipedia.org

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.

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Related species
Oregano (Origanum vulgare, sometimes listed with Marjoram as Origanum majorana) is also called Wild Marjoram. It is a perennial common in southern Europe in dry copses and on hedge-banks, with many stout stems 30-80 cm high, bearing short-stalked somewhat ovate leaves and clusters of purple flowers. It has a stronger flavor and a more penetrating quality.

Pot Marjoram or Cretan Oregano (Origanum onites) has similar uses to marjoram. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjoram)

***If you add rosemary, marjoram, basil, savory, thyme and lavender, you would have Herbes de Provence (Provençal herbs). It is wonderful on added on to make grilled fish, meats and vegetables.

From foodnetwork.com

Grilled whole shrimp, with garlic, lemon and marjoram

2 pounds jumbo shrimp
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon sea salt, for seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges


Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut through the backs of the shrimp and remove the veins. Place in a large casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, marjoram, lemon zest, kosher salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, and drizzle the marinade over the shrimp. Cover the shrimp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, turning the shrimp to the other side after the first hour.
Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for 3 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 3 1/2 minutes. Remove from the grill and place on a large platter. Season the shrimp with the sea salt and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Answer 5

I like them on Potatoes. My momma made German "Pellkartoffel". meaning potatoes are being peeled of their skin and than boiled in salty water. Than she used to put Marjoran on it.

if you ever unaware how to use spices. Here I found a website.

http://www.mccormick.com/content.cfm?ID=10083

Answer 6

Marjoram may be used in sausages, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, fish, tomato dishes, stuffings, breads, salad dressings, and chowders. http://www.mccormick.com/content.cfm?id=8221
http://www.mccormick.com/productdetail.cfm?id=6341

Answer 7

It can be used in soups, stews, meat rubs, and pasta sauces.

Answer 8

It's used in baking home-made cakes.

Answer 9

i mainly use mine for baking.