Oregano (also known as "wild marjoram"), with an intense flavor profile, is one of the most commonly used spices in Greek and Italian cooking. It can be used in pasta sauces, to flavor chicken, lamb, pork, fish and stuffing. Its medicinal uses are to relieve sore throat and respiratory and stomach ailments.

• Guacahummus: An Avocado Meets Hummus
• Cool Down with Hibiscus Tea
• Dry Molokhia Soup (Jew's Mallow)
• Kofta, the Middle Eastern Meatball
• Kibbeh (or Koubeiba)
• Bamya Stew (Okra Stew)
• Tahini Sauce
• Creamy Lentil Chicken Soup