How to Use sherry in a Sentence

sherry

noun
  • Stir in half a cup of heavy cream and a splash of sherry vinegar.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Add sherry to deglaze the pan and cook off the alcohol.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Once onions are caramelized, add wine and sherry to the pot and allow mixture to come to boil.
    Sara Bonisteel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • In a bowl, combine the onion, sherry, lime juice, soy sauce and olive oil and whisk to combine.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
  • The result is a blend inspired by the sherry and custom made for these casks.
    Ameunier, oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Add the sherry to the skillet and cook to reduce liquid for 15 to 20 seconds.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Mar. 2022
  • Allow the fruit, spices, liqueur, sherry and wine to simmer for up to 12 to 15 minutes.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Stir in the sherry and cook until the flavors meld, 3 minutes more.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • With the launch of a new fall bar menu, the typical whiskey, bourbon and scotch will be joined by sherry.
    Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • As soon as the kale wilts slightly and turns brighter green, remove from the heat and toss with a dash of sherry vinegar.
    Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Toss a few fresh herbs in to brighten the dish, or give a splash of sherry vinegar in place of the lemon juice for a Spanish vibe.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • In a blender, combine the nuts and 1 cup of the soaking milk, the sugar, sherry, salt and cinnamon.
    Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022
  • From the bar, Otra focuses on beer and wine with an array of fine ports and sherry.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022
  • Fill a shaker with ice, then add the bitters, lemon juice, orgeat, sherry, Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey and shake hard.
    Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Then add a splash of sherry vinegar and blend with a stick mixer or in a blender until smooth.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Adds port wine casks to the whiskey and sherry, more complex, adds caramel and a spicy note to the tropical fruit, nut and vanilla.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Add sugar and sherry or sweet Marsala to taste if desired.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023
  • These casks are left to have this specific sherry season the wood for two more years.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Think white wine, sherry, diced tomatoes or olive brine.
    April Goess, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Steamed rice, for serving In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well with 1 teaspoon salt, sesame oil and rice wine or sherry.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • But the real pull is his three-day cookery and sherry-tasting tour.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2022
  • In the cooperages of Spain, the wood is then turned into casks and toasted over fire before it’s filled with sherry and left for up to 18 months.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Or use dry sherry or vermouth for a nutty, herbal kick.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2023
  • And then there’s the Boxergrail Rye and the sherry cask-finished Dareringer Bourbon that round out the core lineup.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2021
  • The savory, sherry and mustard sauce take only a couple of minutes to cook in the same pan used for the scallops.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Mar. 2022
  • Add the sherry, sour cream, herbes de Provence, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and cayenne.
    Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022
  • The 31-year-old was aged entirely in an Oloroso sherry cask, and there are just 71 bottles available.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Add 2 tablespoons dry sherry and salt and pepper to taste.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Gruyère cheese, dry sherry, and lump crabmeat bring the magic to a cream sauce that's perfectly smooth with a little dash of heat.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This is the latest one, matured in a combination of ex-PX and Oloroso sherry casks.
    Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 28 June 2022

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