well-seasoned
Britishadjective
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(of food) flavoured pleasantly or generously with herbs, salt, pepper, or spices
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(of timber) prepared and dried skilfully or thoroughly
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(of a person) matured or experienced
Example Sentences
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After a several rounds of cooking with oil, carbon steel develops a naturally nonstick patina, similar to the slick surface of a well-seasoned cast iron pan.
You don’t need to be heavy-handed, but 15 well-seasoned ingredients will sing together more beautifully than one giant pot that only gets salted at the end.
From Salon
Highlights included moussaka, a layered eggplant dish with well-seasoned meat and creamy béchamel, and pastitsio, a Greek-style lasagna that did not disappoint.
From Salon
Smith is well-seasoned when it comes to touring his old films, pairing the screenings with Q&As and stand-up performances throughout the live presentations.
From Los Angeles Times
I paired mine with eggplant puree, crispy zucchini, roasted potatoes and a rich, well-seasoned gravy.
From Salon
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