'Tis the seasoning!

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  1. 4. Very aromatic and commonly used in cuisines such as Italian and Greek in dishes like pizza and pasta sauces.
  2. 5. A staple in various cuisines, such as Mediterranean, Indian and Mexican, with a warm, nutty and earthy flavour.
  3. 7. Levels of heat vary on type, a key ingredient in Spanish cuisine used mainly to add colour and flavour.
  4. 10. Has a pungent, mildly spicy flavour with a hint of heat, adding both warmth and depth to dishes. Popular in numerous cuisines globally, a kitchen staple.
  5. 11. Commonly used in Mexican and Indian cuisine, with a spicy, pungent flavour depending on the type used.
  6. 13. Has a spicy, zesty and slightly sweet flavour with a hint of warm earthiness. Commonly used in Asian cuisines.
  7. 14. A versatile herb used in cuisines such as Mediterranean, French and Italian, with a subtle floral aroma and a slightly minty, earthy flavour with hints of lemon.
  8. 15. A refreshing, cooling and slightly sweet flavour with herbal undertones. Commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisines.
  9. 16. Commonly used in both sweet and savoury dishes, adding depth and fragrance. Prevalently features in Indian cuisine in curries and desserts like kheer.
  10. 17. Have a strong, pungent and slightly sweet flavour with a hint of bitterness. Used in various cuisines for foods such as spice blends, gingerbread, and mulled beverages.
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  1. 1. A sweet, warm, slightly spicy flavour that's common in both sweet and savoury desserts, such as apple pie and stews.
  2. 2. A distinct herbal aroma, primarily used for savoury dishes such as risotto.
  3. 3. A key ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking, specifically curry powders, and is mildly aromatic with and earthy flavour and subtle fragrance.
  4. 6. Granny's favourite herb.
  5. 7. Commonly used in both sweet and savoury dishes such as chocolate, ice cream, tea, and savoury sauces. Has a refreshing, cool, and slightly sweet taste with a hint of menthol.
  6. 8. Commonly associated with Italian dishes such as pasta and pesto, however also used in some Thai dishes, with a sweet, slightly peppery taste.
  7. 9. Has a bitter and sweet flavour profile, commonly used in Indian cuisine, typically in curries and spice blends such as curry powder.
  8. 11. Your favourite herb, commonly used in Indian, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines for a range of purposes such as garnishing.
  9. 12. Flavour is liquorice-like, commonly used in French sauces such as béarnaise.