50g of marjoram.

Add marjoram to soups, stews, or dressings for a subtle, sweet, and floral taste.

Recipe 1: Marjoram Lemon Roast Chicken

Utensils:

• Roasting pan
• Basting brush
• Knife and cutting board
• Aluminium foil

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg)
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2 tbsp fresh marjoram (or 1 tbsp dried)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, quartered

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
• In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Rub the chicken with the olive oil mixture, ensuring even coverage. Place the halved lemon inside the cavity.
• Arrange onion, carrots, and potatoes around the chicken in a roasting pan.
• Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, basting the chicken with its juices every 20 minutes.
• Cover with foil for the first 40 minutes, then uncover to allow the skin to crisp.
• Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

Recipe 2: Marjoram and Mushroom Risotto

Utensils:

• Large sauté pan
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle
• Knife and cutting board

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh marjoram (or 2 tsp dried)
• 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook the onions until soft.
• Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are browned.
• Stir in the Arborio rice and marjoram, coating the rice in the oil for about 1 minute.
• Add the white wine (if using) and cook until it’s absorbed.
• Gradually ladle in the warm broth, stirring constantly, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more.
• Continue for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is creamy and cooked through.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.