All-purpose seasoning is a versatile blend of herbs and spices designed to enhance the flavor of a wide variety of dishes, from meats and vegetables to soups and sauces. Common ingredients often include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, though the specific components vary by brand and recipe. It's a convenient way to add a savory base flavor without needing to measure out many individual spices. Common ingredients Salt Black pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Paprika Other spices may include sugar, mustard powder, cumin, celery powder, and chili. How to use it As a rub: Sprinkle on meat, poultry, or fish before cooking. For vegetables: Toss with vegetables before roasting or sautéing. In sauces and stews: Stir into sauces, soups, or stews to boost their flavor. With potatoes: Use on roasted potatoes or french fries. On grains: Sprinkle on rice or other grains for added flavor.

Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain.

Rum is a distilled alcoholic drink made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then usually aged in oak barrels. The majority of the world's rum production occurs in the Caribbean and Latin America. Rum is also produced in Australia, Portugal, Austria, Canada, Fiji, India, Japan, Mauritius, Nepal, New Zealand, the Philippines, Reunion Island, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Rums are produced in various grades. Light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, on the rocks, or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. Premium rums are also available, made to be consumed either straight or iced. Rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the West Indies as well as in The Maritimes and Newfoundland. This drink has famous associations with the Royal Navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). Rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see Triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the American Revolution and Australia's Rum Rebellion).

Smoked salmon is a preparation of salmon, typically a fillet that has been cured and hot or cold smoked. Due to its moderately high price, smoked salmon is considered a delicacy. Although the term lox is sometimes applied to smoked salmon, they are different products.

Water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of most living organisms. It is vital for all known forms of life, even though it provides no calories or organic nutrients. Its chemical formula is H2O, meaning that each of its molecules contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms, connected by covalent bonds. Water is the name of the liquid state of H2O at standard ambient temperature and pressure. It forms precipitation in the form of rain and aerosols in the form of fog. Clouds are formed from suspended droplets of water and ice, its solid state. When finely divided, crystalline ice may precipitate in the form of snow. The gaseous state of water is steam or water vapor. Water moves continually through the water cycle of evaporation, transpiration (evapotranspiration), condensation, precipitation, and runoff, usually reaching the sea.

Powdered sugar, also called confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, is a finely ground sugar produced by milling granulated sugar into a powdered state. It usually contains a small amount of anti-caking agent to prevent clumping and improve flow

Dried white navy beans are small, oval, and creamy-white legumes, also known as haricot beans or pea beans, that are a staple in dishes like baked beans and soups. They have a mild flavor and soft texture when cooked, and are a nutritious source of protein and fiber. Characteristics and culinary uses Appearance: Small, oval, and creamy-white in color. Flavor: Mild and slightly nutty. Texture: Soft and buttery or velvety once cooked. Culinary uses: Boston baked beans and other slow-cooked bean dishes. Soups, such as Senate bean soup. Dips and spreads when mashed. Can be used in chilis and stews. Nutritional information Protein: High in protein. Fiber: An excellent source of dietary fiber. Other nutrients: Also a good source of iron, folate, and potassium. Other properties: Naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free. How to use them Preparation: Dried navy beans should be rinsed before use. Soaking them beforehand is optional but will reduce cooking time. Cooking: They can be boiled on the stovetop until tender, which typically takes about an hour after pre-soaking. Using a pressure cooker is another method that can cook them in about two hours. Storage: When stored properly, both dried and canned white beans are nonperishable.

A pickled cucumber is a cucumber that has been pickled in a brine, vinegar, or other solution and left to ferment for a period of time, by either immersing the cucumbers in an acidic solution or through souring by lacto-fermentation. Pickled cucumbers are often part of mixed pickles.