About 4 to 6 Servings Ingredients: Dressing: 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and fresh ground pepper Juice from ½ lemon 1/8 -1/4 cup red wine vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Salad: 2 heads romaine lettuce, cut into 1” pieces 1… Continue Reading
oregano
7 Spice Rub
Ingredients: Cayenne Paprika Garlic Powder Salt Oregano Thyme Black Pepper Instructions: In a bowl add equal parts of each spice (e.g., 1 tablespoon of cayenne, 1 tablespoon of paprika, etc.). Mix thoroughly with a spoon. Seal in a metal or plastic container. How to Use: You can liven up vegetables, fish or… Continue Reading
12 Health-Promoting Herbs & Spices
Looking for a way to curb your salt habit? A great way is by doctoring up your meals with herbs & spices. Derived from the leaves, roots, bark, buds and fruit of various plants, herbs and spices add flavor and increase the nutritional content of foods. While it may take some time to “retrain” your taste… Continue Reading
Oregano
(Origanum vulgare) Oregano means “mountain joy” and along with basil, is synonymous with tomato based Italian cooking. But, this herb is widely used in Turkish, Greek, Spanish and Mexican culinary dishes too. The flavor of oregano depends on where it is grown; plants grown in hotter climates have a stronger flavor. If oregano is… Continue Reading