How to Use ladle in a Sentence

ladle

1 of 2 noun
  • Place the fish on top and ladle the sauce over the fish.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Place the shrimp on top of the grits and ladle on the Tasso gravy.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2020
  • Place the chunks in serving cup or bowl and ladle in the bisque.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
  • The man to his right ladles beef soup broth on his rice.
    Greg Bishop, SI.com, 16 July 2019
  • This rod from Ikea costs a cool $10 and will get those ladles and spoons out of the jar and off of the counter.
    Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 11 Apr. 2017
  • But the same ladle was sloshed between the red and white sauce vats.
    Mike Kerrigan, WSJ, 15 Oct. 2017
  • It’s just taken the ladle out of your hand and put it in the waiters’ hands.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 21 Jan. 2021
  • Using a ladle, skim off the scum from the top of the brodo and discard.
    CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Fill a ladle with sauce and apply to the center of the pizza.
    Sarah Rense, Esquire, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Use deli-style mustard with the hot dog, then sauerkraut and a ladle of the onion sauce.
    Fred Thompson, charlotteobserver, 23 May 2017
  • Add an extra ladle of stock to make the risotto oozy, then turn off the heat.
    Star Tribune, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Or crush some peanuts with the back of a ladle in a plastic bag and sprinkle that on top.
    Health.com, 13 Sep. 2017
  • To serve, put a large ladle of stewed lentils in a low, wide soup bowl and place a large spoonful of rice next to it.
    David Tanis, The Seattle Times, 7 Jan. 2019
  • Using a ladle, skim off any fat from the top of the liquid and discard.
    Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2021
  • To serve, ladle into bowls and divide kale over the top.
    Tejal Rao, charlotteobserver, 6 Oct. 2017
  • The hands cup the slime into a conical mound, then flatten the pile with the bulb end of a ladle.
    Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New Yorker, 17 May 2017
  • To serve, place one slice of bread in the bowl, ladle soup on the bread and, if desired, place a second toast on top.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Using a small ladle, pour the mix onto the pan in a small circle.
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2020
  • As the stock simmers, use a two- to four-ounce ladle to skim the top, dropping it into a side bowl.
    Naomi Tomky, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Using a small ladle, pour glaze over the cakes, making sure to cover the tops and sides.
    Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 12 Nov. 2010
  • Using a ladle, fill the prepared ramekins, leaving a ½-inch gap from the top.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Use a ladle to transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor.
    Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Once the veal has browned, add a sprinkle of flour, nutmeg if desired, and a ladle of stock.
    Maria Pasquale, CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Using a baster or ladle, baste the meat with about half of the hot stock, and roast for another hour.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 13 Jan. 2020
  • Do it your way In Paris Hilton’s world, a soup ladle is a spoon and a potato masher is a fork.
    Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2020
  • In the meantime, stock up on crusty bread, dust off your ladles, and get in the kitchen with our favorite easy soup and stew recipes.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Use a ladle or skimmer to remove any scum that rises to the top.
    Charles Lam, NBC News, 11 May 2017
  • Use a spoon or ladle to pour the pickling liquid over the peaches, filling the jars almost to the top.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • As for glassware, it should be judged by its relative likelihood of capturing the contents of the ladle.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Then suddenly, the giant ladle is moving, swinging steadily toward the camera.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
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ladle

2 of 2 verb
  • The soup was ladled into the bowls.
  • Divide the roast beef among bowls and ladle the soup over the top.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 24 Mar. 2014
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crispy kale.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Add the miso to a small bowl, then ladle over some of the broth and stir to dissolve.
    Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • At lunch the next day, that hash would get ladled over rice.
    Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
  • To serve, ladle the stew into bowls and top with the biscuits.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Stir in the herbs, then ladle into bowls and serve hot.
    Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and divide the dumplings among them.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 21 Aug. 2020
  • When the soup is done, turn the broiler back on and ladle the soup into 6-ounce ramekins.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2017
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and allow to cool to warm.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 13 Feb. 2018
  • On 4 deep plates, ladle a spoonful of the puree and top with a spoonful of stew.
    Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Give the pot a good stir before ladling the chicken and dumplings into bowls to serve.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 15 Apr. 2020
  • To serve: Slit the Fritos bags and ladle the hot chili over the chips directly into the bag.
    Melissa Elsmo, chicagotribune.com, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Then the jam is ladled into jars, which are sealed and then boiled.
    Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Remove meat and keep warm with a bit of juice ladled over.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Divide the cooked fish evenly among bowls, then ladle in the soup.
    Bonnie Morales, Washington Post, 13 July 2022
  • Top with more of the jalapeño mixture, and ladle the broth and vegetables over.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 5 May 2020
  • The cashier would cut open the side of the bag with scissors, ladle in some hot chili and then sprinkle cheese on top.
    New York Times, 30 Mar. 2021
  • If a scum has formed, don’t worry; just ladle it from the top of the liquid and wash and replace the plate and jar.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2020
  • Nettle tea was ladled from an oil drum and 40s of malt liquor were passed around.
    Wes Enzinna, Harper's magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
  • To serve, ladle hot soup into bowls and top with toasts, smoked trout, sautéed leeks and chives.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2018
  • She stir-fries the ingredients, ladling in enough sauce to coat.
    Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Scoop up some of the white fish, coated in its spicy red sauce, and ladle it over a bowl of white rice for the perfect bite.
    Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
  • To serve, divide the spinach mixture among six bowls, then ladle with the broth and quadrucci.
    Leah Koenig, Saveur, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Set six ovenproof or ramekins on a heavy baking sheet and ladle the soup into the crocks.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2022
  • It was stained black, as if someone had ladled tar over its bark.
    Nathanael Johnson, WIRED, 24 May 2018
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and swirl in a tablespoon or two of Chia Pesto on top.
    Julie Morris, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2017
  • Just before ladling the soup into bowls, stir in peas, parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2023
  • At home, or at a more homey restaurant, it might be served ladled into a bowl.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2023
  • All that’s left to do is ladle the soup into bowls, add a dollop of sour cream, a handful of potato chips and a sprinkling of chives.
    Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023

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