From Longman Dictionary star ˈanise noun [uncountable] a small dried star-shaped fruit that is used as a spice, especially in Chinese cooking
From Longman Dictionary herb /hɜːb $ ɜːrb, hɜːrb/ ●●○ noun [countable] a small plant that is used to improve the taste of food, or to make medicine Example This is an astonishingly fine wine with great concentration and wonderful flavors of black cherry, chocolate, black raspberry and herbs We also like to use…
From Longman Dictionary pap‧ri‧ka /ˈpæprɪkə, pəˈpriːkə $ pəˈpriːkə/ noun [uncountable] a red powder made from a type of sweet pepper, used for giving a slightly hot taste to meat and other food Example Pimientos become paprika when dried and finely ground Add the tomatoes and their liquid, the chicken broth, green chilies, paprika, cayenne and cumin…
From Longman Dictionary bas‧il /ˈbæzəl $ ˈbeɪ-/ noun [uncountable] a strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb used in cooking Example We have also had great success with grapevine cuttings and herb sprigs, such as basil and thyme Combine basil, garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, water, salt and Sichuan pepper to taste We also like to use large bunches of basil and other fresh herbs, which impart a unique flavor…
From Longman Dictionary curry ˌpowder noun [uncountable] a mixture of spices, used in cooking to give food a spicy taste Example Mix together the dressing and curry powder and add to the Quorn Masala is a generic word meaning mixed spices, and thus…
From Longman Dictionary car‧da‧mom /ˈkɑːdəməm $ ˈkɑːr-/ noun [countable, uncountable] the seeds of an Asian fruit, used to give a special taste to Indian and Middle Eastern food دانه های یک میوه آسیایی که طعم خاصی به غذاهای هندی و خاورمیانه می دهد Example I started…
From Longman Dictionary cin‧na‧mon /ˈsɪnəmən/ noun [uncountable] a sweet-smelling brown substance used for giving a special taste to cakes and other sweet foods ماده ای قهوه ای خوشبو که برای طعم دادن به کیک و سایر غذاهای شیرین استفاده می شود Example…
From Longman Dictionary tur‧me‧ric /ˈtɜːmərɪk $ ˈtɜːr-/ noun [uncountable] a yellow powder used to give a special colour or taste to food, especially curry یک پودر زرد که برای دادن رنگ یا طعم خاصی به غذا، به ویژه کاری Example I started pickling…
From Longman Dictionary mint1 /mɪnt/ ●●○ noun a small plant with green leaves that have a fresh smell and taste and are used in cooking گیاهی کوچک با برگهای سبز که بوی و طعمی تازه دارد و در آشپزی استفاده می…
From Longman Dictionary saf‧fron /ˈsæfrən/ noun [uncountable] a bright yellow spice that is used in cooking to give food a special taste and colour. It is sold as a powder or in thin pieces یک ادویه زرد روشن که در آشپزی برای دادن طعم و رنگ خاص به…