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Marjoram is a European plant that is a part of the mint family. There are two types of marjoram; sweet and knotted It is a culinary herb and it can also be known as oregano. They also have a fragrance.

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Marjoram is known to be able to attract butterlies, bees and birds.

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The culinary process starts by picking the shoots just before the flowers bloom so they are freshest and best flavoured. It is best when it's mixes into something. Best mixtures in Culinary Uses.

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Marjoram has many medical and therapeutic uses. Commonly used as a cure for indigestion and used as an antiseptic. It is said by inhaling the marjoram it can clear the sinuses and clear your throat. It can bring up mucus in the lungs and relieve inflamed gums and toothache as well as headaches and earaches.

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Marjoram has numerous minerals. It is also has a high source calcium, phosphorous, potassium and magnesium as well as Vitamin C and A.

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Ingredients

75g butter

4 large potatoes, peeled, sliced finely

32 fresh anchovies

4 tsp fresh marjoram, leaves picked

4 medium tomatoes, sliced finely

1 large handful basil leaves

200ml light olive oil

110grocket leaves

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 225C.

2. Heat the clarified butter in a large ovenproof frying pan and layer the potatoes a circle until the base of the pan is covered.

3. Cover the potatoes with anchovies, making sure that they are skin-side up and that the tail is pointing towards the centre of the pan.

4. Scatter the majoram over the tart and then layer the tomatoes on top. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and place in the oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the potatoes and anchovies are cooked through.

5. Blanch the basil in a large pan of salted boiling water for one minute, then drain and refresh in iced water.

6. Squeeze out excess water from the basil with a tea towel. Put the leaves into a blender with the olive oil and blend for two minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and vibrantly green. Then strain through a fine sieve.

7. To serve, mix the rocket with a little olive oil and place on top of a tart slice. Finally, drizzle with a little basil oil.

By James Martain

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Marjoram has a light sweet flavour. It has a delicate flavour and isn't spicy like oregano.

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Marjoram is a drought tolerant plant so it doesn't require much water and no fertilizer. As it can  mainly take care of itself you don't need pay regular attention.

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It is usually partnered with meat, lamb, veal, beef, pork and chicken. They also are paired with vegetables and different seafoods.