Across
- 1. zesty and sometimes intensely flavored liquid
- 3. souring or fermenting cider or wine to create mildly acidic liquids
- 4. essential in Indian cooking
- 5. herb used whole, has a strong and refreshing smell, and used in poultry, lamb, pork, beverages, desserts, salads, jellies, and vegetables
- 7. Flavorful leaves and stems of soft, succulent plants that grow in a temperate climate
- 8. ground or powdered seeds are combined with vinegar and various seasonings to make this tangy blend
- 10. herb used whole or chopped, has a pungent smell, citrus taste, used in stew, with root vegetables, and Tex-Mex dishes
- 12. spice used ground, has a sharp, slightly sweet, moderately hot flavor, used in fish, poultry egg dishes, cheese dishes
- 13. dried buds, bark, fruits, seeds, stems, and roots of aromatic plants and trees that grow in tropical or subtropical regions
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- 2. convenient combinations of herbs and spices
- 4. spice used whole or ground, musky or bitter flavor, used with legumes, soups, rice, vegetables, Middle Eastern/Asian/Tex-Mex cuisine
- 6. bundled or bagged blend that flavors foods while cooking and is later removed
- 9. used in Tex-Mex dishes
- 11. small decorative piece of food used to enhance the appearance of a dish