Mildly sweet with a complementary woody flavor and a slight bitterness. It’s a key spice in Polish sausage, and works well in both hearty stewed veggies and summery marinades.
Marjoram, along with its close cousin oregano, was once closely associated with the goddess of love, Aphrodite. As a result, it was used in love potions and marriage rites for millennia.
All your favorites from “Scarborough Fair,” plus a few other familiar faces. Their concentrated flavor punches above its weight in recipes and as a garnish.