Cooking with Oregano

Fresh herbs can take a dish from good to great. A staple of Italian-American cuisine,

If you can't find precooked wild rice, substitute boil-in-bag or precooked brown rice for this delicious, easy-to-make side dish.

Fresh oregano has a more intense flavor than dried and complements roasted vegetables well. The three beans are done in a flash. Mix it all together for a crisp, seasonal salad with a snappy shallot vinaigrette. Don’t underestimate this green garden salad; it offers bold flavor and a healthy dose of protein.

Quick, simple, delicious, this pizza will satisfy your weeknight hunger. Serve with a fresh salad for a complete meal.

A Greek salad and pork chops go well with this fragrant loaf, though simply buttered slices will also satisfy.

Thirty minutes and five ingredients are all you need to get this fresh-flavored lamb dish on the dinner table. Nestle an oregano sprig under each serving for a lively garnish. A side of orzo pilaf rounds out the menu.

You can also toss the ribbons with wide flat pasta, such as pappardelle, for a delicious entrée. While we recommend basil and oregano, use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. Serve with a crisp sauvignon blanc and crusty bread.

Here we use both fresh and dried oregano because each imparts a different flavor to the final dish.

These individual casseroles are like little lasagnas with spaghetti squash replacing the traditional lasagna noodles.

Chicken breasts are pounded thin with a meat mallet or rolling pin to create paillards; the increased surface allows you to use even more of the flavorful rub.