Spice Encounter

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Across
  1. 2. Carrot family member used in cucumber pickles
  2. 3. The ___ Islands, home to nutmeg, mace, and cloves
  3. 7. Seeds (spice) from the cilantro (herb) plant
  4. 8. Aromatic resin from trees of the family Burseraceae
  5. 9. ___ , Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme (Simon & Garfunkel album)
  6. 11. Horseradish and licorice are this type of modified root
  7. 12. Oregano's milder flavored sister
  8. 14. Licorice-scented herb from the sunflower family
  9. 17. The spicy-hot chemical in cayenne pepper
  10. 19. This spice consists of dried flower buds
  11. 21. Jamaica native
  12. 23. Family that includes oregano, basil, and rosemary
  13. 24. Toasted ___ seeds are a major component of za'atar
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  1. 1. The world's #1 spice
  2. 4. A cousin of ginger
  3. 5. Nutmeg is a seed, and mace is its ___
  4. 6. This spice consists of crocus stigmas
  5. 7. Spicy seeds from the ginger family
  6. 10. Herb most associated with poultry seasoning and stuffings
  7. 13. Vanilla belongs to the ___ family
  8. 15. Ginger is this kind of modified stem
  9. 16. Green, herbaceous plant parts such as leaves and stems
  10. 18. Flavors from plant roots, rhizomes, bark, flowers, fruits, and seeds
  11. 20. Family that includes both bay leaves and cinnamon
  12. 22. North African seeds that flavor both Indian and Mexican dishes