Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?

Gotta remember to put this on my next Penzey's order.........

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
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> Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?
>
> Gotta remember to put this on my next Penzey's order.........


Oregano. They're very closely related and virtually interchangeable.

Jill

On Nov 27, 8:29*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?
>
> Gotta remember to put this on my next Penzey's order.........

Oregano...just not as much, it's a bit stronger than marjoram.

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:29:32 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

> Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?
>

What are you making? I usually substitute thyme if it's meat - but it
depends. If you stick with oregano, remember not to use as much.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:29:32 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:

> Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?

As usual, the answer depends on the recipe.

-sw

On Nov 27, 12:44*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> *"jmcquown" > wrote:
> > "Kalmia" > wrote in message
> ....
> > > Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?
>
> > > Gotta remember to put this on my next Penzey's order.........
>
> > Oregano. *They're very closely related and virtually interchangeable.
>
>
> Sorry but I have to disagree...
> When my Italian Oregano plant died, I did not replace it.
>
> For good reason.

Greek is the only oregano.

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:44:50 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

>> > Would oregano be a half-way decent substitute?
>> >
>> > Gotta remember to put this on my next Penzey's order.........
>>
>> Oregano. They're very closely related and virtually interchangeable.
>
>Sorry but I have to disagree...

With what? She's correct.

>When my Italian Oregano plant died, I did not replace it.
>For good reason.

Which was?

My wife grows Greek, Italian, and Mexican oregano in the back yard
every year. They're distinctly different in flavor.

Either Greek or Italian would be a good substitute for marjoram. Just
use about 1/3 less than called for. The Mexican is too assertive for a
recipe specifying marjoram.

-- Larry

On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:15:32 -0500, wrote:
>
> My wife grows Greek, Italian, and Mexican oregano in the back yard
> every year. They're distinctly different in flavor.
>
> Either Greek or Italian would be a good substitute for marjoram. Just
> use about 1/3 less than called for. The Mexican is too assertive for a
> recipe specifying marjoram.
>
I heard that Greek oregano was the most assertive. I should grow all
three and figure it out for myself, but I'd rather grow some sorrel.



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Never trust a dog to watch your food.