Herb & Spice Companion

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COmmON KITCHEN HERBS

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Harvest: Snip leaves as you need them. If you’re drying

marjoram, wait until the blooms appear and snip off

whole sprigs before they flower, leaving at least two-

thirds of the plant intact so it regrows.

Care: Trim regularly and snip off flower buds to pro-

mote new growth. In temperate climates, place mulch

around the plants during the winter.

Keep It Fresh

Marjoram is very often used dried and can be frozen

in ice-cube trays if you want to save the fresh stuff for

later (see directions on page 19).

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Salads, soups, stews, casseroles,

stuffings, sauces, dressings and mari-

nades, liquors, teas, desserts

Prep: Add leaves and flowers, whole or

chopped, to any dish at the end of cook-

ing or just before serving.

Serve: Dried marjoram is more potent

than fresh, so may be better suited for

dishes containing heartier foods like

potatoes, beans, and cabbage. Both fresh

and dried marjoram will flavor cooked

dishes like roasts and lamb stews. Fresh

leaves and flowers are tossed into green

salads, eggs, soups, and veggie dishes.

Stir fresh marjoram into soft, spreadable

cheeses and herb butters, and infuse

into vinegars, syrups, and liqueurs. It also

adds complex sweet-floral flavor to cus-

tards, ice creams and sorbets, and fruit-

pie fillings.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Basil

Sage

• Savory


• Thyme


• Oregano (only in
  hearty dishes; use
  sparingly)

PAIRINGS

Fruits and Vegetables:

apples, apricots, asparagus, beets,

cabbage, carrots, cauliflower,

celery, cherries, eggplant,

mushrooms, oranges, peas,

peppers, pomegranate, potatoes,

spinach, squash, tomatoes

Proteins: beans, cheeses,

chicken, eggs, fish and seafood,

sausages, turkey

Seasonings: bay leaf, chives,

garlic, horseradish, juniper,

nutmeg, oregano, parsley, pepper,

savory, thyme

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