How to Use marjoram in a Sentence

marjoram

noun
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in cream, dry mustard, and marjoram.
    Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, 22 Dec. 2010
  • Press the extra sprigs of rosemary, sage and marjoram against the roast, and use a few lengths of butcher’s twine to secure them.
    San Antonio Express-News, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Herbs: Sprigs of fresh herbs are a pretty touch — thyme (here), rosemary, oregano, marjoram, sage, all will add life to a graze board.
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Berggarten’ sage, marjoram, thyme Set in full or partial sun in well-draining soil.
    Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Add stock, sage, marjoram, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
    Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010
  • Add the garlic and marjoram and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chives, dill, ginger, marjoram, mint, oregano, sage and thyme.
    Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 27 May 2017
  • Order a side of the house frites laced with marjoram and paprika ($5); or get them simple with mussels bathed in white wine herbs in the moules marinieres ($18).
    Georgann Yara, azcentral, 9 July 2018
  • Add the marjoram and both oils and whisk until emulsified.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021
  • One cook might add a touch more thyme, another more marjoram.
    Jim Shahin, charlotteobserver, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Make a well in the center of the pot, add the bay leaves, marjoram, allspice, drained mushrooms and meat mixture and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Za’atar is a seasoning blend of thyme, oregano, marjoram, toasted sesame seeds, and tart powdered sumac.
    Eric Velasco, al, 22 Oct. 2019
  • Whip in ½ teaspoon salt, marjoram, dill, thyme and lemon zest until combined.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2017
  • The tender, lightly chewy ridged dumplings curve in on themselves, catching peas, bites of lobster, and snips of marjoram with every bite.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • In a medium pot, combine 1 cup water with the vinegar, sugar, bay leaf, garlic, marjoram, thyme and allspice and bring to a boil.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 May 2017
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir in the olive oil, marjoram, cilantro, parsley and avocado.
    Ben Mims, latimes.com, 26 June 2019
  • My idea of a comfort chicken is my mother's recipe, oven-baked with marjoram and paprika.
    Author: Charles Wohlforth | Opinion, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Sprinkle red pepper flakes and marjoram over cheese. 3.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, celery leaves, parsley, onion, salt, paprika, black pepper, thyme and marjoram.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Herbes de Provence is a blend of herbs, typically savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme and oregano.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, and sage and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
    CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019
  • The herbs of the European Mediterranean — oregano, marjoram, thyme, sage and rosemary — produce fresh leaves for flavoring soups all or most of the year in our Mediterranean climate.
    Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 1 June 2018
  • Toss parsley, chives, marjoram, lemon juice, and reserved radishes in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
    Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • The lineup usually includes chives, tarragon, dill, marjoram, savory, some oreganos, mints, a few types of basil and boatloads of cilantro and parsley.
    Martha Holmberg, The Denver Post, 15 July 2019
  • Algae, thyme, and marjoram work together to retain moisture longer and get it into deeper layers of the skin.
    Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2023
  • In a small bowl, mix Sir Kensington's Dijon Mustard, thyme, marjoram and tarragon.
    Stephanie Wu, Town & Country, 17 May 2014
  • Celery and parsley brighten the delicate, earthy flavor of the peas, but other herbs can be used instead, such as rosemary or marjoram.
    Emily Horton, sacbee, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Plant perennial oregano, thyme, marjoram, sage and rosemary from 4-inch or 1-gallon pots into a permanent spot in the garden.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Others like marjoram are more particular and don’t like a drafty windowsill.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 7 Dec. 2018
  • Tarragon, fennel, savory, sage, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint, oregano and more grow wild.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023

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