(n.) The berry of the pimento (Eugenia pimenta), a tree of the West Indies; a spice of a mildly pungent taste, and agreeably aromatic; Jamaica pepper; pimento. It has been supposed to combine the flavor of cinnamon, nutmegs, and cloves; and hence the name. The name is also given to other aromatic shrubs; as, the Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus); wild allspice (Lindera benzoin), called also spicebush, spicewood, and feverbush.
Example Sentences:
(1) The future James I resorted to them on several occasions in Scotland: in 1600, for instance, he had two alleged assassins pickled in whisky, vinegar and allspice, put on trial, and then mutilated.
(2) Nawal Nasrallah via GuardianWitness Serves 4 225g minced lean meat 1 small onion, grated 3 tbsp flour 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp coriander seeds, crushed ¼ tsp allspice ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp curry powder ¼ tsp chilli powder For the sauce 340g potatoes, diced 2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped ½ tsp turmeric 115g walnuts, toasted ground in a food processor until oily 715ml water 60ml pomegranate molasses (available at Middle-Eastern stores) 1 tsp salt ½ tsp crushed cardamom ¼ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp chilli powder 1 Fry the diced potatoes in a little oil until golden brown.
(3) Serves 8-10 For the pastry 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 25g ground almonds ¾ tsp ground allspice Grated zest of 1 orange 150g cold butter, diced 100g icing sugar A pinch of salt 1 free-range egg, plus 1 egg yolk For the filling 275ml double cream 4 star anise, powdered, or 3 tsp ground anise Finely grated zest of 1 orange 275g 70% dark chocolate, broken into small pieces 6 free-range egg yolks 1 Blitz the in a food processor to crumbs.
(4) Serves 4 For the stuffing 150g white short-grain rice 300g firm red tomatoes, diced into 5mm cubes ½ bunch spring onions, about 50g, trimmed and thinly sliced ½ bunch flat parsley, about 100g, washed, dried, most of the stalks cut off, chopped ¼ bunch mint, about 50g, leaves only, chopped 2 tbsp sumac ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground allspice ¼ tsp finely ground black pepper A pinch of salt Juice of 1 large lemon, or to taste 150ml extra virgin olive oil For the swiss chard 1kg swiss chard 1 large ripe tomato, sliced Salt 1 To make the stuffing, first rinse the rice under cold water.
(5) Add the garlic, caraway, allspice and peppercorns, and sauté for five more minutes, until everything is nice and soft.
(6) The recipe for the latter – fragrant with cumin, allspice and fresh coriander – can be found in his book Roast Chicken and Other Stories .
(7) There are Mitt's meat loaf cakes, which he devours "every birthday", according to his wife (5lbs of minced beef, one egg, a chopped onion, some breadcrumbs and some lemon juice, topped with a sauce made from half a cup of ketchup mixed with half a cup of brown sugar, a teaspoon of dry mustard and a quarter teaspoon of allspice).
(8) Second, subjects (N = 38) rated the pleasantness of broths with 0.5, 0.8, 1.1, 1.4, and 1.7% NaCl under three sets of conditions: unflavored, flavored with allspice, majoram, onion and monosodium glutamate, and flavored with glutamate only.
(9) 100ml olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1.5cm slices 1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and cut into 0.5cm slices Salt 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin 2 tsp caraway seeds ¾ tsp ground allspice 10 black peppercorns, gently crushed 1kg cuttlefish, cleaned, skinned and cut into 1.5cm strips (you'll end up with around 450g) 1½ tbsp tomato paste 200ml red wine 3 bay leaves 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped Zest of ½ orange, grated (optional) Put the oil in a large sauté pan for which you have a lid, and heat on a medium-high flame.
(10) Transfer the roast veg to a large bowl, picking off and discarding the allspice berries.
Clove
Definition:
() of Cleave
(imp.) Cleft.
(v. t.) A cleft; a gap; a ravine; -- rarely used except as part of a proper name; as, Kaaterskill Clove; Stone Clove.
(n.) A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree (Eugenia, / Caryophullus, aromatica), a native of the Molucca Isles.
(n.) One of the small bulbs developed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb, as in the case of garlic.
(n.) A weight. A clove of cheese is about eight pounds, of wool, about seven pounds.
Example Sentences:
(1) 400g cooked or tinned butterbeans 1 tsp ground cumin 10ml lemon juice ¼ clove garlic, peeled and finely minced 1 small handful picked flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour (gluten-free flour also works fine) 1 tsp salt 1 egg 1 spring onion, trimmed and finely sliced 50g breadcrumbs 100g feta (or other crumbly goat's or sheep's cheese) Put the butterbeans, cumin, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, flour, salt and egg in a food processor and blitz to a coarse paste: you don't want the mix fully pureed, otherwise the burgers will be too wet and will fall apart on the grill.
(2) Among the spices, the highest numbers of reactions were found to nutmeg (28%), paprika (19%) and cloves (12%) in the indicator-positive Group I. Fragrance-mix turned out to be a particularly important indicator allergen, especially for paprika, nutmeg and cloves.
(3) 800g veal shoulder, cut into 4cm dice 1 tbsp plain flour Salt and black pepper 30g unsalted butter 60ml olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped 200ml dry white wine 8 large sage leaves Shaved skin of 1 lemon, plus 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 550g head puntarelle (or 2 heads white chicory, cut widthways into 3cm-long segments) 1 small celeriac, peeled and chopped into 2cm dice (500g net weight) 200g pancetta, cut into 1cm dice 20g capers For the salad 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped 2 tsp red-wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 1 white chicory, cut in half lengthways and then into long, 0.5cm thick wedges (or the rest of the puntarelle, if using) 80g rocket Toss the veal in flour seasoned with a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper, until evenly coated, then tap off any excess.
(4) Anna Thomson, Totnes, Devon Serves 4 400g yellow split peas A good glug of olive oil 3-4 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped ½ tsp each ground cumin and coriander Zest of 1 lemon 2cm piece ginger, grated For the dressing 4 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 small garlic clove, minced Handful coriander leaves, chopped Sliced red chilli (optional) 1 Rinse and drain the split peas.
(5) In continuation of our studies with the oil of cloves--a common kitchen spice and a crude drug for home medicine--we have isolated yet another active component identified as acetyl eugenol (AE); the earlier reported active component being eugenol.
(6) Grilled onion salad with pomegranates Serves 4 1kg new season's onions with tops on (or red and spring onions), roots trimmed and washed 1 large pomegranate, or 100g picked pomegranate seeds 1 tbs finely chopped fresh mint For the dressing: 1 large pomegranate, or 100g picked pomegranate seeds 1 small garlic clove, crushed to a paste with salt 6 tbs extra virgin olive oil sea salt and black pepper Place the onions whole over a hot barbecue, directly on the naked flame of a gas hob or under the grill until the skin is charred and crispy all over and the flesh is very soft, for about 15-40 minutes depending on the size of the onions.
(7) Richard Camps, Brighton yumblog.co.uk Serves 4 with other tapas 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve 500g whole squid, tentacles and all, cleaned and cut into thick rings 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tsp fresh rosemary, roughly chopped 2 bay leaves A pinch of chilli flakes ½ tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika A pinch of sugar 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 200g tinned chopped tomatoes About 100ml red wine (a small glass) A small handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped A squeeze of lemon juice 1 Heat some olive oil in a casserole and add the squid, onion and garlic.
(8) 400g black-eyed beans soaked overnight in cold water 30g unsalted butter 75ml olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 2 small pittas, torn into 4cm pieces 80g almonds, skin on, roughly chopped 1 tbsp za’atar, plus 1 tsp extra to serve ¼ tsp chilli flakes Salt and black pepper 50ml lemon juice ¾ tsp ground cumin 400g Greek yoghurt 3 tbsp tahini paste 1 small garlic clove, peeled and crushed 10g parsley, roughly chopped 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges, to serve Drain the beans and put them in a medium saucepan filled with plenty of cold water.
(9) Serves 2 1 lemon, very thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caster sugar For the garam masala 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 2 cardamom pods, seeds only ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 whole clove For the prawns 2 small shallots, halved 10g ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely grated ½ tsp chilli flakes 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped 125g tenderstem broccoli, sliced into thirds 200g large prawns, peeled 5g each of basil and coriander, leaves picked 1 Place the lemon slices in a bowl and sprinkle both sides with the salt and caster sugar.
(10) 30g unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp picked thyme leaves 2 lemons, 1 shaved into long strips of zest and 1 finely grated 300g risotto rice 500g trimmed brussels sprouts, 200g shredded and 300g quartered 200ml dry white wine 900ml vegetable stock Salt and black pepper About 400ml sunflower oil 40g parmesan, roughly grated 60g dolcelatte, broken up into roughly 2cm chunks 10g tarragon, chopped 2 tsp lemon juice Put the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
(11) 6 large portobello mushrooms 70ml olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g cherry tomatoes 10g unsalted butter 30g pine nuts 2 tsp za’atar 1 large onion, peeled and finely diced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 200g amaranth 500ml vegetable stock Bouquet garni made with 10g tarragon sprigs, 4 strips lemon skin, 5g rosemary sprigs and 3 bay leaves 30g parmesan, finely grated Heat the oven to its highest setting (around 240-250C).
(12) serves 4 cooking times 20 minutes For the tomato sauce: 5-6 tbsp lard or dripping 1 large onion, finely chopped 1-2 red chillies, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tins plum tomatoes sea salt and black pepper 1 tsp piloncillo or demerara sugar a generous few splashes of Worcestershire sauce a small handful chopped tarragon 4 corn tortillas, chapatis or other flatbreads 4 eggs 60g Lancashire cheese, grated Heat 2 tablespoons of the lard in a wide saucepan and add the onion and chilli.
(13) Full English breakfast SERVES 4 sausages 4 vegetable oil smoked streaky bacon 200g plum tomatoes 2 salt Portobello mushrooms 4 butter chicken stock 200ml thyme 1 sprig garlic 2 cloves, crushed black pudding 4 thick (1.5cm) slices free-range eggs 4 bread toasted Start with the sausages For me, it's about finding great ingredients and treating them with respect, as if you were building a wall or making a beautiful piece of furniture.
(14) Indonesia is an important part of our neighbourhood and I think the government needs to do everything it can to build bridges with Indonesia, and that should be a foreign policy priority.” The subject of trade discussions monitored by ASD is unclear, but two disputes around that time involved the importation of clove cigarettes and shrimp to the US, according to the New York Times.
(15) Add the whole cloves of garlic and chilli and bring up to the boil.
(16) Serves 6 For the duck confit 6 duck legs 2 tbsp sea salt ½ tsp pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped ½ tsp thyme leaves 1 tbsp brandy 500ml duck or goose fat 1 glass of white wine For the salad 80g cashew nuts, toasted 1 Chinese cabbage, finely shredded 6 spring onions, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 25g fresh root ginger, cut into very fine strips 1 tsp finely chopped green chilli A handful of fresh coriander leaves For the dressing 1 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 4 tbsp creamed horseradish 2 tbsp good-quality red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey mustard 1 For the duck confit, place the legs skin-side down in a shallow dish.
(17) Serves 4 For the beans garlic 2 cloves, peeled and finely chopped olive oil ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chipotle paste 1 tsp, or 1 red chilli , finely chopped black beans 2 × 400g tins sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salsa cherry tomatoes 20 red chilli ½, deseeded and finely chopped fresh coriander a few sprigs, leaves picked lime juice of ½ extra virgin olive oil For the guacamole avocado 1 lime juice of ½ For the crunch salad apple 1 small lime juice of ½ white cabbage a few leaves, or a little gem lettuce radishes 4, sliced fresh coriander a few sprigs To serve wheat or corn tortillas 6-8 grated manchego cheese a handful optional: natural, soya or coconut milk yoghurt , chilli sauce Heat a frying pan on a medium heat, then add the garlic and a splash of olive oil and cook for a minute or so, until the edges of the garlic begin to just brown.
(18) serves 4 preparation time 20 minutes 2-3 plum tomatoes 225g sea bass, skinned and diced into 1cm cubes juice of 5-6 limes 4 tbsp coconut milk 1 tbsp olive oil pinch of sea salt half a small red onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 habañero (Scotch bonnet) chilli, finely diced 1 large handful coriander leaves, chopped To serve: 4-5 radishes, finely sliced coriander leaves, chopped half an avocado, peeled, stoned, roughly diced and tossed in the juice of half a lime totopos (tortilla chips) Cover the tomatoes with boiling water and count to 20.
(19) Serves 4 4 oranges, 3 segmented with juice reserved, 1 zested and juiced 100ml olive oil, plus 2 tbsp for roasting 8 tinned anchovy fillets plus 1 tbsp of oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and ground ½ tbsp sherry vinegar 2 heads of fennel, trimmed, cored and cut into quarters lengthways 2 heads of radicchio, cut in half lengthways, cores removed and each half cut into sixths 480g orecchiette pasta A small bunch of chives, chopped 40g parmesan, grated 1 Put a large pan of salted water on to boil.
(20) Aqueous garlic extract and ajoene exert a hyperpolarizing and vasodilating influence even in a concentration which may occur in the extracellular space by the administration of a single garlic clove.