Oregano Recipes

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.

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Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes

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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

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Mussels with Speck, Lemon and Oregano

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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

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Grilled Shrimp with Oregano and Lemon

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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

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Pistachio-Oregano Pesto

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This delicious, easy pesto, made with roasted pistachios and fresh oregano, is perfect with roasted, grilled or steamed fish.

Spicy Cilantro Pesto

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Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Olives

Sara Bolla

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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

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Lemony Roasted Potatoes with Oregano (Psites Patates)

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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

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Greek Salad with Oregano-Roasted Salmon

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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

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Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes and Oregano Pesto

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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

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Grilled Chicken with Oregano

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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

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Roasted Squash with Red Onion, Oregano and Mint

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For the best results, look for elongated rather than bulbous squash.

Roasted Squash Soup with Maple-Glazed Bananas

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Negronis with Fresh Oregano

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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

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Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes

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Mussels with Speck, Lemon and Oregano

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Grilled Shrimp with Oregano and Lemon

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Pistachio-Oregano Pesto

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Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Olives

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Lemony Roasted Potatoes with Oregano (Psites Patates)

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Greek Salad with Oregano-Roasted Salmon

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Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes and Oregano Pesto

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Grilled Chicken with Oregano

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Roasted Squash with Red Onion, Oregano and Mint

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Negronis with Fresh Oregano

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Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes

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Mussels with Speck, Lemon and Oregano

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Grilled Shrimp with Oregano and Lemon

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Pistachio-Oregano Pesto

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Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Olives

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Lemony Roasted Potatoes with Oregano (Psites Patates)

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Greek Salad with Oregano-Roasted Salmon

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Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes and Oregano Pesto

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Grilled Chicken with Oregano

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Roasted Squash with Red Onion, Oregano and Mint

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