They bring to a dish an elusive flavor that is no longer winter but not quite spring.

The squash becomes soft enough to eat with a spoon, adding its own note to the rich, elusive flavors, which change with each bite.

The elusive flavor, almost like uncooked corn, and crisp texture make it not like any other squash.

The limpid, rosy aspic had an elusive flavor, clearly tomato, but amplified.

The strong spirit tasted rather good, more tart than sweet, with an elusive flavor that reminded her of walnuts.

Then, even though we know it is there, the elusive flavor begins to fade and disappear into the mushroom broth.

The tarragon is gone and what comes through is the elusive flavor of five-spice powder.

The kahlua, which is often overpoweringly sweet was used with discretion, adding a delightfully elusive flavor to the pie filling.

Like Worcestershire sauce, all that is left behind is an elusive flavor.

I found myself tasting, and then tasting again, trying to pin down the elusive flavors.