well-seasoned

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.

Highlights included moussaka, a layered eggplant dish with well-seasoned meat and creamy béchamel, and pastitsio, a Greek-style lasagna that did not disappoint.

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.

I paired mine with eggplant puree, crispy zucchini, roasted potatoes and a rich, well-seasoned gravy.