Herb
Oregano
Also called dried oregano
What it is
A Mediterranean herb. Greek oregano is more peppery than the pizza-shaker ghost.
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean.
Flavour
Pepper, thyme, slight bitterness.
How to use it
Crushed between fingers over oil, tomato, feta.
Storage
Dried, airtight. Fresh is a different, greener thing.
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What is Oregano?
A Mediterranean herb. Greek oregano is more peppery than the pizza-shaker ghost.
How do I use Oregano?
Crushed between fingers over oil, tomato, feta.
How do I store Oregano?
Dried, airtight. Fresh is a different, greener thing.
What does it taste like?
Pepper, thyme, slight bitterness.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Tacos al pastor
Tacos al pastor
Mexico City pork tacos with achiote, chilli and pineapple — shawarma technique that became something entirely Mexican.
3 hr 10 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Pozole
Pozole
A feast soup of nixtamal corn and pork — red, white or green — that you finish at the table with radish, cabbage and lime.
2 hr 25 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Carnitas
Carnitas
Pork cooked in its own fat until it shreds and the edges crisp — Michoacán's taco filling, not a dry roast.
3 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli
Anticuchos
Anticuchos
Grilled skewers in ají and vinegar — traditionally heart, honestly also steak if that is what you will eat.
2 hr 30 minEasy🌶️🌶️
Horiatiki
χωριάτικη σαλάτα
Tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, oregano and a lot of oil — a 20th-century taverna salad that still has to be ripe.
15 minVery easyNo chilli
Beef Empanadas
Beef Empanadas from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Gigantes Plaki
Gigantes Plaki from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 13 minMediumNo chilli
Piri-piri chicken and slaw
Piri-piri chicken and slaw from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 50 minA bit of work🌶️
Pizza Express Margherita
Pizza Express Margherita from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 22 minA bit of workNo chilli
Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash
Begin by roasting the squash. Slice it into thin crescents and drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with sea salt. I added a fresh little sage I had in the fridge, but it’s unnecessary. Roast the squash a 205 C (400 F)
9 hr 30 minA bit of work🌶️
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
44 minMediumNo chilli
Turkish-style lamb
Turkish-style lamb from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMediumNo chilli
Braised Beef Chilli
Braised Beef Chilli from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 20 minA bit of work🌶️
Pisto con huevos
Pisto con huevos from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 8 minMediumNo chilli
Torta de fiambre
Torta de fiambre from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMediumNo chilli
Matambre a la Pizza
Matambre a la Pizza from Argentina. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
39 minA bit of work🌶️
Lasagna Sandwiches
Lasagna Sandwiches from United States. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minMediumNo chilli
Arepa pelua
Arepa pelua from Venezuela. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 23 minMediumNo chilli
Ropa Veija
Ropa Veija from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 50 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pollo en Salsa
Chopped pepper, onion and tomato and set aside. Turn on Instant Pot in sauteed setting for 8 minutes. Add a little bit of olive oil and add, onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, cumin, oregano salt and pepper and sauteed
44 minMediumNo chilli
Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Sandwich from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 19 minA bit of workNo chilli
Black Beans Hotpot
Black Beans Hotpot from Costa Rica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Tavë me Presh ska Mish Meatless Leek Bake
Tavë me Presh ska Mish Meatless Leek Bake from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 27 minMediumNo chilli
Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt
Tavë Kosi Baked Lamb and Yogurt from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Slow-cooked, Wadadli-spiced Cubano pork belly
Blitz all the marinade ingredients in a food processor or with a hand blender. Lay the pork in a large dish, pour over the marinade, then turn the meat in the mixture, rubbing in the marinade all over and making sure eve
10 hr 15 minA bit of work🌶️
Chilean Empanada
Make the filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork and cook until completely browne
1 hr 7 minA bit of workNo chilli