Oregano
Closely related to marjoram, oregano is a warm, pungent herb that compliments poultry, meat, stuffing, eggplant, and pizza. Greek for “mountain of joy,” oregano has a variety of uses that far extends the culinary realm. While many people think of oregano as a common herb in Italian cuisine, it’s a highly antiseptic and antibacterial herb, and is better at fighting certain parasite and bacterial infections than antibiotics. One of the healthiest culinary herbs available, oregano is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, minerals such as iron and manganese, and contains four times more antioxidants per gram than blueberries.
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Recipes with Oregano
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Marinated Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Baby LeeksOmri Aflalo, Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak |
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Sweet Corn and Fresh Oregano FrittersGeorgeanne Brennan and Ann M. Evans, The Davis Farmers Market Cookbook (Mirabelle Press, 2012) |
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Asparagus and Butter Bean SaladJesse Branstetter, San Francisco Chef |
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