Learn English words for common seasonings – herbs and spices that are used to add flavor to food.
The difference between herbs and spices is that herbs are the leafy green part of the plant, and spices come from seeds, roots, bark, fruit, or vegetables.
basil
cilantro / coriander
parsley
dill
rosemary
oregano
bay leaves
Bay leaves are usually dried and used to provide flavor in soups
cumin
Cumin can be used in the form of the seeds, or ground into a powder.
chilli pepper / cayenne pepper
Chilli pepper is a “hot” pepper. It can be used whole, or dried and ground into powder.
paprika
Paprika also comes from a type of pepper, but it is not as “hot.”
cinnamon
Cinnamon is often used in desserts and sweet dishes.
cloves
nutmeg
saffron
Saffron comes from a flower.
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