Dried Greek oregano is the herb you will taste most often in Greek food, from salads to grilled meat. These guides explain how Greek oregano differs from regular oregano, Greek vs Italian oregano, whole leaves vs ground and how to dry oregano at home.
If you are missing an herb, our substitute guides give amounts that work: oregano substitutes, thyme substitutes and marjoram substitutes. You can also mix your own Greek seasoning, gyro seasoning or za’atar, or read about lemon thyme.
Our dried Greek oregano, 80 g jar is in the Greek oregano collection. To put it to work, see five everyday dishes with oregano and our Greek mains and sides.
How to dry fresh oregano and thyme by hanging, on trays, in a dehydrator or microwave, plus harvest timing, dryness tests and storage tips.
Lemon thyme is thyme with a clear lemon scent. How it differs from common thyme, the best ways to cook with it, what to use instead, and how to grow it.
Greek pork souvlaki: pork shoulder marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano, grilled and served with pita and tzatziki. Grilling tips and safe temps.
Greek lemon chicken roasted in one tin with potatoes, olive oil, garlic and oregano. Crisp skin, lemony pan juices and tips for juicy chicken every time.
How to make za’atar, the Levantine blend of wild oregano, sumac, toasted sesame and salt, at home, including a version with Greek oregano. Uses and storage.
A homemade gyro seasoning with Greek oregano, garlic, paprika, thyme and cumin. How to use it for chicken, pork or lamb gyros at home, and a simpler souvlaki mix.
The best marjoram substitutes, including oregano, thyme, basil, savory and herb blends, with amounts. Plus the difference between marjoram and oregano.
A Greek chicken marinade with olive oil, lemon, garlic and dried Greek oregano. How long to marinate, grilling and oven times, souvlaki tips and food safety.
The best oregano substitutes: marjoram, thyme, basil, Italian seasoning, za’atar, Mexican oregano and more. How much to use, and fresh vs dried conversions.
How to make oregano tea with dried Greek oregano: 1 tsp per cup, steep 5–10 minutes. Flavour tips, and what’s known about safety and benefits.
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