{"id":150,"date":"2022-04-15T19:46:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T19:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/?p=150"},"modified":"2022-04-22T06:00:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T10:00:25","slug":"experience-sweet-marjoram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/local.brightercooking\/experience-sweet-marjoram\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Aromatic Sweet Marjoram Unmistakably"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sweet marjoram, also known as knotted marjoram or simply marjoram is one of the most popular Mediterranean herbs. It is a perennial shrub grown for its culinary and medicinal benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is native to Cyprus and southern Turkey and is a woody shrub that reaches about 80 cm in height. It grows best in well-drained and lime soils. It comes with pinkish-white flowers and oval dark green leaves. This herb is closely related to oregano and mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marjoram leaves are usually harvested just before flowering. It can grow as a potted plant in a kitchen garden. The herb<\/a> can be used in a fresh or dried form in cooking recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When dried it should be stored in airtight containers in a cool and dark place and will keep for several months. The fresh herb should be stored in a refrigerator in a sealed plastic bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This herb is generally used for seasoning marinade, sauces, soup, stew, and salad dressing. It is also commonly used to flavor egg and\u00a0vegetable<\/a>\u00a0dishes. Vegetables that work well include\u00a0beans,\u00a0carrots<\/a>,\u00a0cauliflower<\/a>,\u00a0kale<\/a>,\u00a0lentils,\u00a0peas<\/a>,\u00a0potatoes<\/a>,\u00a0spinach, and\u00a0tomatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a commonly used herb in stuffing, sausages, and pizza<\/a>. It also forms a major in a bouquet garni together with\u00a0bay leaf<\/a>,\u00a0parsley<\/a>,\u00a0tarragon<\/a>, and\u00a0thyme<\/a>. It is also the primary ingredient in marjoram tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarjoram Used in Cooking Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n