Oregano

Oregano is one of the most beloved and versatile herbs in Mediterranean cuisine, with a strong aroma and a slightly fennel-like flavor. It can add a distinctive flavor to many dishes.

Where you can use oregano:

• Pizza: Oregano is one of the key ingredients of classic Italian pizza.
• Pasta sauces: It adds a touch of flavor to pasta sauces, such as marathorizo or arrabiata.
• Meat: It goes well with grilled meats, such as lamb, pork and chicken. You can add it to marinades, sauces or directly to cooking.
• Vegetables: It is ideal for flavoring vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and zucchini.
• Legumes: It adds a hint of flavor to lentils, broad beans, and other legumes.
• Soups and stews: It adds a touch of freshness and aroma to soups and stews, especially those based on vegetables or legumes.
• Pickles: It is widely used in the preparation of vegetable pickles, where it gives a characteristic flavor.
• Eggs: You can add oregano to omelets or scrambled eggs.
• Salads: It adds a touch of flavor to salads with tomato, cucumber and feta cheese.

How to use oregano:

• Fresh: Fresh oregano has a more intense aroma and is ideal to add at the end of cooking.
• Dried: Dried oregano is easier to store and can be used year-round.

Tips:

• When to add it: It is best to add oregano at the end of cooking to preserve its aroma.
• Quantity: Start with small amounts and increase according to your taste.
• Combinations: Oregano pairs well with other herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and sage. It also pairs well with garlic, olive oil, and lemon.