How to Use zest in a Sentence

zest

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  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of lemon zest.
  • His humor added zest to the performance.
  • His humor added a certain zest to the performance.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grapefruit zest.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 June 2022
  • Slowly add in the diced butter, 10 ounces of the cheese, and the lemon zest.
    — Dan Lindbergand, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Add the oil, lemon zest and juice, and stir to combine.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
  • Stir in the flour, lemon zest, broth, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Add in cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Remove from the heat, and add the spinach and lemon zest, stirring well to wilt.
    — Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • For the most punch and least waste, employ the zest and juice of lemons, limes and oranges.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • Add eggs and egg yolks and lemon zest and juice, then whisk to combine.
    — Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 28 June 2022
  • In pan, add lemon zest, lemon juice, stock, and capers.
    — USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Release the oils from the orange zest through a flaming wood pick over the surface of the drink and serve.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Stir in the syrup, brown sugar, lime zest and juice, butter, and salt.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Add garlic and lemon zest and pulse to combine, 2 to 3 times.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The salad goes well with this pinot noir that has a healthy dose of citrus zest.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • To gild the lily for this recipe, some warm spices and musky lime zest tie it all together.
    — Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2022
  • Add sugar, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest, and pulse to combine.
    — Lauren Joseph, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2023
  • These easy-to-make treats have the texture of a dense brownie and the sweet pucker of a lemon bar – thanks to the lemon juice and zest.
    — Bethany Thayer, USA TODAY, 9 June 2022
  • Plus, the history of the Grand Ole Opry has an air of romance and zest in and of itself.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Toss the gnocchi with kale, white cheddar, and lemon zest for a creamy side or hearty main dish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Once baked, dip the cookies in creamy white chocolate to balance out the grapefruit zest in the dough.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Place 4 tablespoons of the sugar in a small bowl and finely grate the lime zest into the bowl.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Add the grapefruit juice and zest, and mix until well blended.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Sep. 2022
  • A little lemon juice and zest keep them balanced — sweet but not too sweet.
    — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Place the oats, flour, salt, sugar, rosemary and orange zest in a large bowl and mix with a fork.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Toss at the table with a simple dressing of olive oil with lemon zest and juice.
    — New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • Make the cake batter: Combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
    — Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Lime zest, salt, and some spirits are sure to make this pie taste just like your cocktail of choice.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023

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