Ground oregano is sourced from a hot Mediterranean climate and yields a peppery taste with a full, robust flavor. McCormick Culinary Mediterranean Style Ground Oregano is commonly combined with olive oil to create flavor-infused Italian vinaigrette, oregano oil, and marinades for beef, chicken and lamb dishes. Flavors that pair well with oregano include garlic, red pepper, thyme and basil. Garlic adds instant flavor to any dish and is an immediate hit when paired with oregano spice. If you want to explore beyond these common oregano combinations in your culinary creations, try mixing McCormick's Mediterranean Style Ground Oregano with red pepper to add intense, spicy flavor to your menu items. You can also try mixing it with thyme, as the plant's tiny leaves have an earthy flavor, piney aroma and vibrant color that pairs exceptionally well with powdered oregano to inspire new culinary creations for your kitchen. Fragrant, sweet basil complements oregano and tomato-based dishes, including marinara sauce, pasta and pizza. The spice combination also pairs well with seafood, pork, chicken or vegetables. Use McCormick Culinary Mediterranean Style Ground Oregano to amp up the flavor in recipes such as basic pizza sauce, chimichurri sauce, oregano lamb chops, tomato pasta with oregano, mussels with lemon and oregano, and oregano pesto. Ground oregano is a fantastic spice when added to tomato sauce, herb bread, meat rub and stew. McCormick Culinary Ground Oregano comes in powdered form. Use oregano spice as-is in Tex-Mex, Spanish, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian and Greek-inspired cuisine no preparation necessary. As a convenient addition to your spice rack, ground oregano has unmatched aromatic qualities and unlimited potential in your busy kitchen. You can use the convenient shaker and spoon options on the lid to dispense the exact amount you desire.