Oregano is added to fried, stewed and baked meat, sauces and gravies. Italians adore this spice; it is used in pastas, lasagna, various vegetable and fish salads, cold and hot appetizers, soups, sauces. In some European countries, champignon dishes are prepared with oregano which gives them a delicate taste and aroma. It is used when pickling cucumbers and mushrooms.