bayleaf
Bouquet garni component
A bayleaf is the dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree, used as a seasoning in cooking.
Bay leaves are added whole to soups, stews, and sauces during cooking, then removed before serving—they impart flavor but are too tough to eat.
Also spelled as two words: bay leaf.
Decorative foliage circle
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- ApolloSun deity, moonshot namesake
Daphne · mythology · ancient Greece · Rome · Olympics · champion · honors · glory
Substance improving food taste
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- soupCooked liquid dish
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
marinade · sauce · casserole · curry · bouquet garni · pot roast · poultry · rice
Aromatic culinary herb
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
parsley · marjoram · clove · peppercorn · cinnamon · allspice · nutmeg · cardamom
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
camphor · woodsy · earthy · bitter · warming · subtle · essential oil · potpourri
Relating to food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
decoction · poultice · blood sugar · traditional medicine · Ayurveda · folk remedy · therapeutic · healing
wreath
Decorative foliage circle
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
Apollo · Daphne · mythology · ancient Greece · Rome · Olympics · champion · honors · glory · symbolic
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
braise · marinade · sauce · casserole · curry · bouquet garni · pot roast · poultry · rice · pickling
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
basil · parsley · marjoram · clove · peppercorn · cinnamon · allspice · nutmeg · cardamom · juniper
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
eucalyptus · camphor · woodsy · earthy · bitter · warming · subtle · essential oil · potpourri · sachets
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
tea · decoction · poultice · blood sugar · traditional medicine · Ayurveda · folk remedy · therapeutic · healing