spiced

Christmas

Winter nativity celebration

• gingerbreadSpiced molasses bake
• pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
• mulledReflected upon deeply

cider · eggnog · wassail · speculoos · stollen · panettone · gluhwein · chai · cranberry · festive

fragrant

Emitting pleasant smell

• cinnamonAromatic bark spice
• clovesDried flower-bud spice
• cardamomAromatic seed pod spice

nutmeg · ginger · vanilla · saffron · anise · fennel · allspice · mace · peppercorn · lavender

seasoned

Flavored or battle-tested

• marinatedSoaked in flavored liquid
• rubbedApplied pressure with motion
• flavoredGiven added taste

curried · masala · harissa · jerk · tandoori · creole · dukkah · zaatar · adobo · rendang

pungent

Sharply strong-smelling

• fieryIntensely hot or passionate
• hotHaving much warmth
• pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor

cayenne · chili · jalapeno · habanero · scorching · searing · piquant · wasabi · sriracha · chipotle

turmeric

Yellow rhizome spice

• sumacSpice shrub, sometimes irritating
• galangalPungent Asian cooking rhizome
• fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice

tamarind · lemongrass · asafoetida · nigella · annatto · juniper · sassafras · unusual · imported · worldly

• food prep termsmarinated, seasoned, herbed, flavored, smoked
• umamiumami, savory, glutamate, MSG, miso
• dessert qualitiessweet, creamy, rich, decadent, indulgent
• Drink Qualitiescold, hot, warm, sweet, bitter
• meat qualitiestender, juicy, lean, fatty, tough
• preservation statespreserved, canned, frozen, dried, pickled