seasonings
Salt and pepper
Seasonings are substances added to food to enhance flavor—salt, pepper, herbs, spices, and blends like curry powder or Italian seasoning.
The term covers both individual ingredients and mixtures: The recipe calls for salt and other seasonings.
Seasoning also refers to the process of treating a cast-iron pan with oil to create a nonstick surface.
Ground aromatic seed
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
coriander · cayenne · nutmeg · cloves · ginger · saffron · allspice · fenugreek
Fragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
parsley · dill · mint · sage · chives · tarragon · marjoram · bay leaf
Sodium chloride compound
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
miso · tamari · hot sauce · mustard · horseradish · wasabi · harissa · gochujang
Appetizing, not sweet
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
smoky · spicy · zesty · tangy · umami · piquant · fragrant · bold
Apply friction manually
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- cureTreatment that heals
- infuseSaturate by steeping
toast · bloom · grind · crush · sprinkle · layer · balance · finish
Ground spice mixture
- five spiceChinese spice mixture
- creoleNativized pidgin tongue
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- adoboVinegar-soy braised dish
chili powder · pumpkin spice · dukkah · everything bagel · furikake
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
turmeric · coriander · cayenne · nutmeg · cloves · ginger · saffron · allspice · fenugreek · mustard seed
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
cilantro · parsley · dill · mint · sage · chives · tarragon · marjoram · bay leaf · lemongrass
salt
Sodium chloride compound
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- fish sauceFermented anchovy condiment
vinegar · miso · tamari · hot sauce · mustard · horseradish · wasabi · harissa · gochujang · sambal
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
warm · smoky · spicy · zesty · tangy · umami · piquant · fragrant · bold · subtle
rub
Apply friction manually
infuse · toast · bloom · grind · crush · sprinkle · layer · balance · finish · dry rub
curry powder
Ground spice mixture
- five spiceChinese spice mixture
- creoleNativized pidgin tongue
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
adobo · chili powder · pumpkin spice · dukkah · everything bagel · furikake
- food productssnacks, snack foods, frozen foods, canned goods, dried foods
- foodstuffsgrains, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy
- packaged foodschips, cookies, crackers, cereal, canned goods
- consumablesfood, drink, beverages, beverage, groceries
- seafood boilseafood boil, crab boil, clambake, steamers, lobster pot
- flavoringsvanilla, vanilla extract, almond extract, strawberry flavor, cherry flavor
- 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