Knossos Herbs and Spices for a Healthy Life.

Cooking with Herbs & Spices

MARJORAM: Ματζουράν

Marjoram is sometimes referred to as the ‘meat herb’; it works fantastically with a wide range of meats both roasted and cooked in stews. But marjoram also works well as an accompaniment to many vegetable-based dishes. In fact, the only type of dish marjoram doesn’t work well with is a dessert.

Marjoram is a fantastic herb to use over the winter months as its flavour is intensified in the drying process (many herbs lose their flavour when dried). It has a delicate fragrance that invites one to tuck into the meal. Marjoram combines well with other herbs (such as thyme and sage) and will enhance the flavour of many different dishes. It is the perfect herb for seasoning meat but also works well when added to a medley of roast vegetables or fish and chicken stews, soups and casseroles. It also works well with dishes that include eggs or cheese.

Greek Herb Cooking Tips

Marjoram is often used in poultry stuffing and soups. Its aromatic flavour works well with roast meats and liver. A few sprigs of marjoram will liven up a spaghetti bolognaise, or why not try making your own beef burgers and adding marjoram to compliment their flavour? As with many herbs, when adding marjoram to stews and soups, add near the end of the cooking period to ensure the best possible flavour.

The dried version of the herb has a much more concentrated flavour, which should be taken into consideration when cooking.

Pizzza, Bolognaise, Chilli, Saganaki, Meatballs, Greek Salad, Tomato Sauce, Greek Style Mushrooms, Broad Beans with Oil, Country style Pork Chops, Meze, Pork Chops in Wine, Roasted lamb, Kokoretsi, Bifteki, Fish, Rabbit Stew, Duck with Peas.

Buy Online Herbs & Spices

Visit our online shop for your own taste of Greece where you can order Knossos Aromatic Dried Herbs and Spices delivered straight to your door.

NOSTIMO ( Tasty)

Supplied by post in sealed cellophane bags ready to refill your existing spice and herb jars. We have for instance: Oregano, Marjoram, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Camomile, Basil, Mint (two types) and also Cretan specialist herbs like Oregano Dictamus which only grows on Crete..