seasoning Definition
sea·son·ing (sē′zən iŋ)
noun
anything that adds zest; esp., salt, spices, etc. added to food to make it more tasty
seasoning Synonyms
seasoning Usage Examples
Converse of object
- adjust: Adjust the seasoning, adding more sugar, vinegar etc according to your taste.
- check: Then at this point the noodles need to be tasted to check the seasoning.
- add: Add the seasoning - don't put in too much salt, or you'll be sorry.
- correct: Taste and correct the seasoning if necessary, then serve.
- need: Poplar Like Willow, Poplar needs patient seasoning to become a good firewood.
- use: Garlic Garlic is probably the most heavily used seasoning in the world.
Preposition: with
salt: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Adjective modifier
- Cajun: Cajun Seasoning adds a deliciously spicy flavor to salmon filets.
- Italian: Combine the oil, garlic and Italian seasoning and brush the potatoes lightly with some of the mixture.
- perfect: Add the crème fraiche and a good pinch of perfect salt seasoning.
- little: Then make a cheese sauce using the butter and fat in the saucepan, the flour, milk, cheese and a little seasoning.
- more: More salt and pepper can added if the soup needs more seasoning.
- other: Salt & Pepper to be used and no other seasoning.
Modifies a noun
- blend: It is typically used at 1 % or less in soups, sauces, prepared meals an seasoning blends.
- mix: Rub seasoning mix onto ribs, pressing into surface.
- herb: These are the herbs your mother uses, the seasoning herbs, the ones loaded with aromatic oils.
Noun used with modifier
- vegetable: Sprinkle with red paprika and add the potatoes, vegetable seasoning, bay leaf and the salt and pepper.
- check: Add the chopped herbs and check seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- jerk: Clean the chicken and place in a bowl with the jerk seasoning as a marinade.
- salt: Add the crème fraiche and a good pinch of perfect salt seasoning.
Browse dictionary entries near seasoning
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