Results for "Mediterranean"
21 spices found.
馃嚠馃嚦 India and 4 moreFennel
The anise-scented seeds and crisp bulb of a Mediterranean perennial herbSeed 路 Anise and liquorice 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚠馃嚦 India and 4 moreBasil
A tender culinary herb with glossy leaves and a licorice-like aroma, native to tropical Asia.Leaf 路 Anise and liquorice 路 Warm and sweet-spiced
馃嚞馃嚪 Greece and 4 moreParsley
A bright green herb from the celery family, used fresh across Europe and the Middle East.Leaf 路 Bitter 路 Herbal and green
馃嚠馃嚪 Iran and 4 moreSaffron夭毓賮乇丕賳
The dried crimson stigmas of the autumn-blooming saffron crocus.Stigma 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Bitter
馃嚨馃嚫 Palestine and 4 moreGreek sage
A hairy Mediterranean shrub with pink flowers and edible fruit galls.Leaf 路 Herbal and green 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚠馃嚬 Italy and 5 moreMustard
A pungent paste made from ground mustard seeds mixed with liquid and spices.Paste 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Hot and fiery
馃嚞馃嚪 Greece and 4 moreThyme
The dried leaves of a Mediterranean mint-family herb, used to perfume stews and baths alike.Leaf 路 Earthy and deep 路 Warm and sweet-spiced
馃嚫馃嚲 Syria and 1 moreAleppo pepper賮賱賮賱 丨賱亘賷
A moderately spicy, fruity flake from Syria and Turkey, named for the city of Aleppo.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 2 moreMexican oreganoor茅gano cimarr贸n
A fragrant shrub from the Americas, its leaves provide a thyme-like herbal note distinct from Mediterranean oregano.Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sharp and pungent
馃嚨馃嚬 Portugal and 4 moreRosemary
A fragrant Mediterranean shrub with needle-like leaves used for seasoning and remembranceHerbal and green
馃嚠馃嚬 Italy and 2 moreCommon sage
The gray-green leaves of a Mediterranean perennial used in European roasts and traditional remedies.Leaf 路 Herbal and green
馃嚤馃嚲 Libya and 5 moreWhorled savoryza'atar rumi; za'atar franji
A pungent Mediterranean shrub with dark leaves and pink flowers, used in ancient cooking and modern herbal teas.Sharp and pungent 路 Herbal and green
馃嚠馃嚤 Israel and 5 moreCoriander
The leaves and dried seeds of an annual Mediterranean herb used in cuisines worldwide.Leaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Warm and sweet-spiced
馃嚜馃嚫 Spain and 4 moreCaper
The pickled flower buds of a drought-tolerant Mediterranean shrub.Flower 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Sour and tart
馃嚬馃嚪 Turkey and 5 moreBay Laurel未维蠁谓畏
The dried leaf of a Mediterranean evergreen, used to infuse slow-cooked dishes with herbal depth.Sharp and pungent 路 Bitter
馃嚜馃嚞 Egypt and 3 moreAnise
The sweet, licorice-flavored seed of an annual herb from the Mediterranean basin.Seed 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Anise and liquorice
馃嚞馃嚪 Greece and 3 moreWhite mustard
The beige seeds of a Mediterranean annual, ground into mild yellow condiments.Seed 路 Sharp and pungent
馃嚫馃嚲 Syria and 5 moreSumac
A tart, crimson spice made from ground berries of the Rhus coriaria shrub.Seed 路 Sour and tart 路 Citrus and bright
馃嚝馃嚪 France and 2 moreCorsican mint
A tiny creeping mint from the Mediterranean islands, known for its strong peppermint scent and low-growing habit.Leaf 路 Sharp and pungent
馃嚠馃嚬 ItalyCommon thyme
A woody Mediterranean herb with small grey-green leaves and a sharp, spicy-sweet flavour.Leaf 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Sweet and mellow
馃嚠馃嚦 India and 5 moreIndian bay leaf啶む啶溹お啶む啶むぞ
The large, veined leaf of a Himalayan tree, used for its warm cassia scent in South Asian cooking.Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sharp and pungent
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Parsley: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- White mustard: Ariel Palmon, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Caper: IssamBarhoumi, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Anise: David Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Sicilian sumac: Dedda71, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Corsican mint: SB Johnny, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Common thyme: Isidre blanc, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Indian bay leaf: Sonja Pauen, Public domain, source
- Mexican oregano: Dick Culbert, CC BY 2.0, source
- Greek sage: This file is a work by Ester Inbar ( user:ST or he:user:ST ). More of, Attribution, source
- Mustard: Rainer Zenz, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Aleppo pepper: Badagnani, CC BY 3.0, source
- Thyme: Evan-Amos, CC0, source
- Rosemary: Miguel Angel Masegosa Mart铆nez, CC BY 2.0, source
- Common sage: Kurt St眉ber [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Whorled savory: Marco Barberini, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Coriander: Thamizhpparithi Maari, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Basil: Castielli, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Saffron: Hubertl, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Bay Laurel: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us, source
- Fennel: Elekes Andor, CC BY 4.0, source