marjoram
Mint family seasoning
Marjoram is an aromatic herb in the mint family, used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.
It has a mild, sweet flavor similar to oregano but more delicate: The recipe calls for fresh marjoram.
Dried marjoram appears in spice blends and seasoning mixes.
Aromatic culinary herb
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
cilantro · dill · tarragon · chervil · mint · bay · fennel · chives
Substance improving food taste
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- recipeCooking preparation instructions
ingredient · marinade · sauce · dressing · stew · roast · poultry · meat
Pleasing olfactory quality
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- scentAirborne odor detected
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- essenceFundamental nature of something
earthy · floral · sweet-smelling · pungent · warm · piney · citrusy · camphor
Grow or develop purposefully
- perennialRecurring each year
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- soilGround matter for planting
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
herb garden · container · sunny · transplanting · propagation · harvest · pruning · germination
Relating to food breakdown
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- nervineAgent calming the psyche
antioxidant · antiseptic · antibacterial · expectorant · tonic · tea · tincture · poultice
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
parsley · cilantro · dill · tarragon · chervil · mint · bay · fennel · chives · lovage
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- cookingPreparing food with heat
recipe · ingredient · marinade · sauce · dressing · stew · roast · poultry · meat · stuffing
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
essence · earthy · floral · sweet-smelling · pungent · warm · piney · citrusy · camphor · essential oil
cultivate
Grow or develop purposefully
compost · herb garden · container · sunny · transplanting · propagation · harvest · pruning · germination · drought-tolerant
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
nervine · antioxidant · antiseptic · antibacterial · expectorant · tonic · tea · tincture · poultice · remedy
marjoramhorseradish
Spicy root used as condiment
wasabi · hot pepper · cayenne · raw garlic · mustard