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Wild marjoram is a perennial growing up to 70 cm/2 ft 4 in high. When grown in warmer countries it has a stronger flavour, and is dried and sold as the herb oregano. Sweet marjoram is also a popular herb.

Any of several perennial herbs belonging to the mint family, especially the aromatic O. vulgare, also known as wild marjoram. It is native to Mediterranean countries and western Asia and naturalized in the Americas. Oregano is extensively used to season Mediterranean cooking. (Genus Origanum, family Labiatae.)



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Culantro, Mexican oregano and epazote are three common herbs used in Mexican cooking which are native to the Americas.
RED CHILE SAUCE (Makes about 23/4 cups) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup mild ground red chile 1/4 cup hot ground red chile 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 23/4 cups stock (vegetable, chicken or beef) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat.
They also used the method to differentiate phenolics in more than 360 other foods, such as Mexican oregano, Fuji apple peel, soybean seed, broccoli, dry beans, tea and coffee.
 
 
 
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