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seasoning Definition

sea·son·ing (zən iŋ)

noun

anything that adds zest; esp., salt, spices, etc. added to food to make it more tasty

seasoning Synonyms

seasoning

n.

sauce, relish, spice, herbs, pungency; see also flavoring, pickle 2.

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.