Oregano 20g

Recipes & Uses

Why Keep Oregano in the Pantry?

The classic pizza and pasta herb
A small amount instantly gives tomato-based dishes a familiar Mediterranean character.

Excellent with meat
Use it with chicken, lamb, beef and pork in marinades and rubs.

Made for tomatoes
Oregano's robust flavour stands up beautifully to tomato sauces, fresh tomatoes and pizza bases.

Works in hot and cold dishes
Simmer it into sauces or add it to Greek-style salads and dressings.

Strong enough to handle cooking
Unlike more delicate herbs, dried oregano can be added earlier and allowed to infuse into the dish.

What Does Oregano Taste Like?

Oregano is:

Earthy
Peppery
Aromatic
Slightly bitter

with a distinctive savoury Mediterranean flavour.

It is stronger and more assertive than herbs such as basil or marjoram.

That's why oregano works particularly well with equally bold ingredients such as:

Tomato
Garlic
Lemon
Olive oil
Lamb
Cheese

A little oregano can give a simple sauce or tray of vegetables much more character.

How to Use Oregano

Pizza

Sprinkle lightly over pizza sauce or directly over the toppings before baking.

Try it with:

Tomato
Mozzarella
Mushrooms
Olives
Capsicum

You can also add another tiny sprinkle after baking for a fresher herbal aroma.

Pasta Sauce

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil.

Add:

Tomatoes
Oregano
Salt
Black Pepper

Simmer until the sauce develops.

Use with pasta, meatballs, lasagne or pasta bakes.

Greek-Style Chicken

Combine:

Oregano
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt and Black Pepper

Use as a marinade for chicken before roasting, grilling or barbecuing.

Lamb

Oregano's robust flavour works particularly well with lamb.

Use it in a marinade with lemon, garlic and olive oil for lamb chops, kebabs or roast lamb.

Roast Vegetables

Toss potatoes, courgettes, eggplant, capsicum or tomatoes with olive oil and oregano before roasting.

Oregano vs Marjoram

These herbs are closely related, but they taste noticeably different.

Choose Oregano when you want:

• Stronger flavour
• Pizza and pasta sauce
• Greek-style cooking
• Lamb and grilled meats
• Robust tomato dishes

Choose Marjoram when you want:

• Softer herbal flavour
• Gentle sweetness
• Chicken and pork
• Mushrooms
• Delicate soups and sauces

Oregano is the bolder, more assertive herb.

Marjoram is the milder, sweeter relative.

Add It During Cooking

Dried oregano benefits from time and moisture.

When making:

Sauces
Soups
Stews

add it during cooking so the leaves can soften and infuse their flavour into the food.

For roasted vegetables or meat, mix oregano with oil before cooking so the herb coats the surface evenly.

Rub It Between Your Fingers

Before adding dried Oregano, gently rub it between your fingers.

This breaks the leaves slightly and helps release more of the herb's aroma.

It's a simple step that works especially well when you're sprinkling oregano directly over pizza, salads or finished food.

Try It This Way

For easy Greek-style lemon oregano potatoes, toss potato wedges with:

Olive oil
Oregano
Garlic
Lemon juice
Salt
Black Pepper

Roast until crisp outside and tender inside.

Finish with another squeeze of lemon before serving.

Serve with chicken, lamb, fish or grilled vegetables.

Make an Easy Oregano Dressing

Combine:

Olive oil
Lemon juice or red wine vinegar
Oregano
Garlic
Salt
Black Pepper

Shake or whisk well.

Use over:

• Greek-style salad
• Tomato salad
• Cucumber salad
• Potato salad
• Grilled vegetables

Allow the dressing to stand briefly so the dried oregano has time to soften.

Beyond Pizza

Once you've opened the pack, try Oregano in:

• Pasta sauce
• Lasagne
• Meatballs
• Greek-style chicken
• Lamb
• Grilled fish
• Roast potatoes
• Eggplant
• Courgettes
• Tomato salad
• Greek salad
• Soups
• Stews
• Marinades
• Garlic bread
• Focaccia
• Yoghurt dips

Oregano earns its place in the pantry because a small amount can instantly give simple ingredients a bold Mediterranean direction.

Storage

Store Oregano in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help preserve its colour, aroma and robust flavour.