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Pumpkin Spice

A mixture of usually cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and often allspice that is commonly used in pumpkin pie.

Omakase (noun)

A series of small servings or courses (as of sushi) offered at a fixed price and whose selection is left to the chef's discretion omakase adverb or adjective &ldquoaccording to the chef's choice&rdquo.

Ras el Hanout

A mixture of ground spices that is used in northern African cooking and includes coriander, ginger, turmeric, peppercorns, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne pepper, and other spices.

Mojo

A sauce, marinade, or seasoning that is usually composed primarily of olive oil, garlic, citrus juice, and spices (such as black pepper and cumin).

Birria

A Mexican dish of stewed meat seasoned especially with chili peppers.

Sessionable

Having a light body and a lower-than-average percentage of alcohol.

Banh Mi

A (usually) spicy sandwich in Vietnamese cuisine consisting of a split baguette filled typically with meat (such as pork or chicken) and pickled vegetables (such as carrot and daikon) and garnished with cilantro and often cucumbers.

Plant-Based

Made or derived from plants. Or consisting primarily or entirely of food (such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, and beans) derived from plants.

Oat Milk

A liquid made from ground oats and water that is usually fortified (as with calcium and vitamins) and used as a milk substitute.