Ingredients Seasonings Herbs Oregano Oregano Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on September 12, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Cedric Angeles Say hello to your new favorite herb—oregano is perfect for homemade pesto, grilled seafood, and roasted chicken. Add a few sprigs to your negroni for an aromatic garnish. 01 of 11 Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes © Fredrika Stjärne According to chef and grill genius Francis Mallmann, the success of this incredibly simple dish--provolone seared in a cast-iron skillet until crisp, browned and melty--depends on the quality of the cheese itself. "You want a sharp, mature cheese that's about eight or nine months old," he says. Argentine Grilled Provolone Go to Recipe 02 of 11 Mussels with Speck, Lemon and Oregano © Anna Williams Ethan Stowell loves mussels all year round, but he's particularly fond of the plump summer ones from Washington's Puget Sound. "I often grab a couple handfuls of mussels at the end of the night and cook them at home for a late-night snack," he says. Here he flavors the briny mussels with lemon juice, fresh herbs and speck, the salty cured ham. Lemon-Caper Aioli Go to Recipe 03 of 11 Grilled Shrimp with Oregano and Lemon © John Kernick The sauce for this shrimp is a simple version of Italy's salmoriglio, typically made with lemon and herbs in a mortar. The sauce is also delicious spooned over grilled swordfish or any other meaty fish. Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake Go to Recipe 04 of 11 Pistachio-Oregano Pesto This delicious, easy pesto, made with roasted pistachios and fresh oregano, is perfect with roasted, grilled or steamed fish. Spicy Cilantro Pesto Go to Recipe 05 of 11 Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Olives Sara Bolla Tangy roasted Meyer lemons pair beautifully with quartered potatoes, olives, oregano and chicken in this simple one-pot recipe. Persian Roasted Chicken with Dried Cherry-Saffron Rice Go to Recipe 06 of 11 Lemony Roasted Potatoes with Oregano (Psites Patates) It's hard to resist that Greek diner specialty of potatoes bathed in a lemony oil. In this version, slices of lemon are roasted along with the potatoes, gently perfuming the dish making it fresher and very satisfying. Jalapeño-Roasted Potatoes Go to Recipe 07 of 11 Greek Salad with Oregano-Roasted Salmon People think a Greek salad is mostly vegetables and cheese, but by adding simply roasted salmon, it becomes a terrific main course. Greek Salad Skewers with Anchovy Aioli Go to Recipe 08 of 11 Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes and Oregano Pesto Tangy feta cheese, a bright herbal pesto and a crisp bread crumb topping all elevate this tomato-bean stew. It's sensational made with meaty Rancho Gordo giant limas from Peru, silky gigantes or large limas from the grocery store. Lima Bean Puree with Olives and Shaved Pecorino Go to Recipe 09 of 11 Grilled Chicken with Oregano © Scott Hocker Fresh oregano has a compelling funkiness to it. Combined with shallot in a lemony vinaigrette, the oregano is superb with grilled chicken breasts. Grilled Red Curry Chicken Go to Recipe 10 of 11 Roasted Squash with Red Onion, Oregano and Mint © Lucy Schaeffer For the best results, look for elongated rather than bulbous squash. Roasted Squash Soup with Maple-Glazed Bananas Go to Recipe 11 of 11 Negronis with Fresh Oregano © Cedric Angeles To put his own spin on a classic Negroni, chef Zakary Pelaccio garnishes the cocktail with a sprig of oregano from his garden. Aged Negroni Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit