In addition to adding warmth and robust flavor to countless popular Italian and Italian-American dishes, oregano lends sunny, peppery notes to traditional Mediterranean, Filipino, Latin American, and Argentinean dishes. Unlike many herbs, oregano’s leaves become more intense in flavor once dried, so avoid using fresh oregano in dishes that benefit from strong oregano notes. In addition to classic applications on pizza and in pastas, oregano adds savory flavor with a lemony edge to Greek salads, Italian cream and tomato sauces, and soups. Southern Italians also use oregano on vegetables, meat, and fish.