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Cooking with Oregano

April 12, 2013
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Credit: Photo: Howard L. Puckett
Enjoy the warm, aromatic nature of this warm-weather herb in our favorite oregano recipes.
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Oregano Recipes

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

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Wild Rice with Bell Pepper and Fennel

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

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Three-Bean Salad

Credit: Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor
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.

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Pizza Arrabbiata

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

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Kalamata Olive Bread with Oregano

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

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Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
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.

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Summer Squash Ribbons with Oregano, Basil, and Lemon

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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.

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Cuban Black Bean Soup

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

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Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
These individual casseroles are like little lasagnas with spaghetti squash replacing the traditional lasagna noodles.

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Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards 

Credit: Photo: Howard L. Puckett
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.

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    1 of 10 Oregano Recipes
    2 of 10 Wild Rice with Bell Pepper and Fennel
    3 of 10 Three-Bean Salad
    4 of 10 Pizza Arrabbiata
    5 of 10 Kalamata Olive Bread with Oregano
    6 of 10 Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops
    7 of 10 Summer Squash Ribbons with Oregano, Basil, and Lemon
    8 of 10 Cuban Black Bean Soup
    9 of 10 Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce
    10 of 10 Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards 

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