Oregano The Versatile Herb

Oregano is one of the most versatile herbs you can grow. It adds spark to salads and livens up any meat. It also is a must have in Italian, Spanish and Greek dishes. if you're leery about using it don't be. It's a great improvement to any dish.

Oregano first was cultivated in the Mediterranean region where it it still used today. It's one of the hardier herbs to grow and many people have included it in their home gardens. The great thing about having an oregano plant is that you can snip the leaves off at any time and add them to your sauces or salads. Dried oregano is also good to have around . Use this in a garlic and oil rub for steaks and lamb. It imparts a smoky taste to kabobs as well.

Oregano is mainly used in tomato sauces. It brings out the tomato's sweetness and can be used in place of salt. Add a few pinches of it to your pasta or pizza sauce to rev up the flavor. It's also good in Italian dressing where this time it gives zips to the oil and vinegar.

This summer use fresh or dried oregano in your cooking and barbecuing. It may look innocent but this herb packs a wallop .It gives zing to indoor and outdoor cooking.