season to taste
idiom
: to add as much salt or pepper or as much of a spice or herb as one likes so something tastes good
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Stir in 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, and season to taste.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Stir in the sour cream and Worcestershire and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
—James Beard, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
Taste and season to taste with more salt and pepper.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Return to a simmer over medium and season to taste with additional salt and hot sauce (if using).
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Stir in the sour cream and Worcestershire and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
—James Beard, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
Taste and season to taste with more salt and pepper.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Return to a simmer over medium and season to taste with additional salt and hot sauce (if using).
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for season to taste
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“Season to taste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/season%20to%20taste. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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