seasoning
What herbs provide
Seasoning is something added to food to enhance flavor—salt, pepper, herbs, spices, or blends like Italian seasoning or Old Bay.
The term covers both the substances themselves and the act of applying them: The soup needs more seasoning.
Seasoning also refers to the process of treating cookware, especially cast iron, with oil and heat to create a nonstick surface: Don't use soap—you'll ruin the seasoning.
Fragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
cilantro · dill · sage · marjoram · tarragon · chives · bayleaf · mint
Ground aromatic seed
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- nutmegAromatic seed spice
cloves · allspice · cayenne · turmeric · ginger · coriander · fenugreek · saffron
Sodium chloride compound
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- misoFermented legume paste
tahini · harissa · gochujang · sriracha · sambal · chimichurri · ponzu · tamari
Pungent culinary bulb
- onionPungent layered bulb
- shallotMild culinary bulb
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- scallionYoung onion, edible stalk
leek · chili · lemongrass · galangal · citrus · sofrito · mirepoix · zest
Fifth taste sensation
- saltinessBriny flavor quality
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
tanginess · piquancy · savoriness · richness · depth · balance · brightness · heat
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
parsley · cilantro · dill · sage · marjoram · tarragon · chives · bayleaf · mint · fennel
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
nutmeg · cloves · allspice · cayenne · turmeric · ginger · coriander · fenugreek · saffron · sumac
salt
Sodium chloride compound
miso · tahini · harissa · gochujang · sriracha · sambal · chimichurri · ponzu · tamari · msg
garlic
Pungent culinary bulb
scallion · leek · chili · lemongrass · galangal · citrus · sofrito · mirepoix · zest · peel
umami
Fifth taste sensation
bitterness · tanginess · piquancy · savoriness · richness · depth · balance · brightness · heat · warmth
rub
Apply friction manually
cure · tenderizer · infusion · paste · injection · overnight · soak · coating · base
aging
Growing older over time
moisture · hardwood · lumber · timber · greenwood · airdried · warping · stability · shrinkage · equilibrium
- culinary knowledgecooking techniques, knife skills, baking, roasting, grilling
- food prepchopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, peeling
- meal prepmeal prep, batch cooking, meal plan, food prep, lunch prep
- recipe termsingredients, instructions, portions, appetizer, main course
- seasoningsalting, peppering, spicing, sprinkling, dashing
- Cooking Basicsknife skills, mise en place, measuring, timing, boiling
seasoningblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
tastelessness · flavorlessness · plainness · unseasoned · insipidity
- taco seasoningSpice mix for Mexican dishes
- poultry seasoningHerb mix for fowl
- jerk seasoningSpicy Caribbean spice mix
- Cajun seasoningSpicy Louisiana spice mixture
- italian seasoningMixed dried Mediterranean herbs
- seasoning packetPremixed spice pouch