A reader was given a plant labeled Cuban/Mexican oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) and wonders if it's really a culinary herb. But here's the real question: What is oregano, anyway? Plants in the ...

3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus oregano sprigs for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. From 1 lemon, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 2 teaspoons juice. In small ...

With all the cookbooks that come out each year, repeating volumes filled with market-driven dishes prettily photographed in vintage cookwear on hardwood tabletops, it’s easy to overlook some of the ...

Throughout the Jewish year, seasonal foods are incorporated into special dishes that have become the caretakers of our wishes, laden with symbols from Jewish history, and collective memories of nature ...

Because it’s so delicate, the flesh can break down when marinated first, sometimes causing the fish to fall apart. A post-grill bath delivers flavor without compromising texture. Prepare grill for ...

Not the dessert, the cocktail. Alba Huerta adds fresh oregano to give a savory edge to this cobbler made with pisco, a South American brandy. "Oregano has such a big flavor, you have to tell people up ...

This is longtime Chronicle food editor Ann Criswell’s famous standard, using fresh mushrooms, instead of canned and substituting low-sodium soups. Top with french-fried onion rings if you like. Bring ...