Marjoram

Gentle and calming. Perennial member of the mint family, often grown as an annual. The two most popular varieties are sweet marjoram and wild marjoram (more commonly known as oregano).

Sweet marjoram is native to southern Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia. It grows 1 to 2 feet tall and has white, purplish or pink flowers.

Jam-Filled Muffins

from: Taste of Home, 1997

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 20-25 minutes
Makes 1 dozen

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam

IN a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

IN a small bowl lightly beat eggs. Add milk, butter and lemon peel.

POUR into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Spoon half of the batter into 12 greased or paper-lined cups.

MAKE a well in the center of each; add jam. Spoon remaining batter over jam.

BAKE at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden.