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Oregano (recipes)


Oregano

A member of the mint family; light green in color with strong, aromatic odor and pleasantly bitter taste





Goes Well With:

tomato sauces, pork and veal dishes, pizza, vegetable and fish salads, and chili





Available:

whole or ground





Other ways:




A pungent green culinary herb with a great affinity for a variety of foods, from lamb to vegetables, stuffings and egg dishes. There are many species and varieties of the genus Origanum, each with quite different characteristics and flavours.Oregano is closely related to marjoram. It grows wild in many parts of southern Europe and the Mediterranean and some parts of Asia. It' s characteristic of many Greek dishes (particularly lamb) and in the UK is often sprinkled liberally on pizzas.Oregano grows easily in well protected areas in the UK. Because of its high oil content, it retains its flavour and aroma when dried. You can replace dried oregano for fresh, but reduce the amount used by about half. Dried oregano is a kitchen essential, but ensure you replace it frequently, because it quickly loses its pungency. Oregano is one of the herbs in the mixture called herbes de Provence.Tomato, oregano and mozzarella pizzasGreek lamb with potatoesGreek salad