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Oregano for that punch

There are spices you grow up with and there are spices you get acquainted with. Oregano is a spice that you get to know of. Quintessentially a Mediterranean spice, oregano is sprinkled fairly in Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisines.

Oregano leaves bear a striking resemblance to mint and basil leaves, and it’s not surprising since they all belong to the same family.

Quite like coriander leaves, fresh oregano leaves have a life of two to three days. Dried oregano is considered more vigorous than the fresh variety. Aromatic and pungent, it is a spice used with discretion.

Tomatoes, capsicum and olives bathing in a mesh of mozzarella cheese are pepped up with a splash of oregano in pizzas. The spice is dusted into a variety of meat recipes.

Oregano leaves its mark on a variety of Continental dishes. Oregano blends well with vegetables too. The herb is also believed to possess a clutch of medicinal properties.

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