Ajowan Seed
A small, peppery, thyme-scented seed essential to South Asian breads and pickles — chemically the most thymol-rich spice, sharper than oregano and crucial to lentil dishes.
15 foods ending with the letter D — each with origin, classification, and notes.
This page lists foods that end with D. 15 foods are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.
A small, peppery, thyme-scented seed essential to South Asian breads and pickles — chemically the most thymol-rich spice, sharper than oregano and crucial to lentil dishes.
A small grayish seed from a Mediterranean herb in the parsley family, with a sweet licorice flavor — the foundational spice of pastis, ouzo, sambuca, and Christmas baking.
A small brick-red seed from a tropical American shrub — the source of bright orange-red food coloring in cheddar cheese, chorizo, and Filipino kare-kare, with a mild peppery-nutty flavor.
A moist quick-bread sweetened mostly by overripe bananas — a Depression-era American baking staple now made worldwide.
A staple food made from flour, water, and usually a leavening agent — one of humanity's oldest prepared foods, with regional traditions ranging from French baguettes to Indian naan to Mexican bolillos.
The great British pouring sauce and dessert base — custard ranges from thin, pourable sauce through thick pastry cream to firm set dessert; in Britain, "custard" usually means the warm, pourable vanilla sauce poured generously over pies, crumbles, and puddings; made either from eggs and cream (real custard) or from custard powder and milk (the British standby invented by Alfred Bird in 1837 for his egg-allergic wife).
The world's oldest and most universal bread — unleavened or minimally leavened dough cooked quickly on a hot surface, spanning from lavash to roti to pita; the bread that preceded the oven.
One of the world's oldest spiced baked goods — a broad category ranging from soft, dark, treacle-rich cake to firm, dry biscuit, all sharing the defining flavour of dried ginger and warm spices; gingerbread men, gingerbread houses, and gingerbread cake are all distinct products sharing a name but differing entirely in texture and use; associated with Christmas, medieval fairs, and warming winter baking throughout Europe.
A smooth, intensely tangy preserve made from eggs, butter, sugar, and fresh lemon juice — thicker and richer than jam, with a vivid yellow colour and a clean, bright flavour; used as a spread on toast and scones, a filling for tarts and cakes, and a swirl in cheesecakes and ice cream; requires careful making — the eggs curdle if overheated — but keeps for weeks refrigerated.
An edible flower (specifically Calendula officinalis or Tagetes species) used historically as "poor man's saffron" for color, with a slight peppery flavor — featuring in salads, garnishes, soups, and Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations.
A sharp condiment made from ground mustard seeds, vinegar, and water — one of the world's oldest cultivated spices, with regional traditions ranging from yellow American hot dog mustard to coarse French moutarde to fiery English variants.
A dense, dark bread made from rye flour — staple of Scandinavian, German, Eastern European, and Jewish Ashkenazi cuisines, with a distinctive sour flavour from extended fermentation.
A cold dish of raw or cooked vegetables, leaves, grains, or proteins dressed with oil, acid, or other seasonings — one of the most universally prepared dishes in human food history.
Scotland's most celebrated biscuit — a buttery, crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth confection made from just three ingredients in a 3-2-1 ratio of flour, butter, and sugar; Scots shortbread is associated with Hogmanay, Burns Night, and the gift tins that have represented Scottish craftsmanship worldwide for over a century; Walkers of Aberlour is among the most recognised brands.
A soft, spreadable fat product blended for easy spreading directly from the refrigerator — a broad category covering butter blends, margarine, and dairy-free alternatives formulated specifically for the breakfast table.
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