spice – n. substance made from a plant that is used to give a special taste to food

ingredient – n. one of the different foods that a particular type of food is made from

soup – n. a hot, liquid food, made from vegetables, meat, or fish

flavor – n. the taste of a particular kind of food or drink

prep – v. prepare, make ready

shrimp – n. small, pink, sea animal that you can eat, with a curved body and a shell

alligator – n. big reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in lakes and rivers

seasoning – n. salt or spices added to food to change the taste