How to Use sherry in a Sentence

sherry

noun
  • There's lobster bisque, Maryland crab soup and cream of crab soup with sherry.
    Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 21 June 2019
  • In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ¾ cup stock, the soy sauce, sherry, mirin, fish sauce and sesame oil.
    Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 20 July 2019
  • Their briny umami, coupled with a bit of honey and sherry vinegar, hits all your flavor notes in new ways.
    Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 29 July 2019
  • Bradley’s signature, warm, amuse bouche gougère, with sea salt and sherry crémeux, is meant to be eaten in a single bite.
    Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2019
  • Add the yogurt and sherry vinegar to the remaining cantaloupe mixture in the blender and purée until smooth.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 2 July 2019
  • This one-pot gazpacho gives a savory twist to your favorite summer fruits by blending them with garlic and sherry vinegar.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Grind the bread and almonds in a food processor, then add the smoky paprika, sherry vinegar, crushed red pepper for some heat, and olive oil.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2019
  • The mussels are marinated in manzanilla sherry with smoked brunost, fried potato, pickled shallots, and herbs.
    Destination Canada, Bon Appétit, 14 June 2019
  • Turtle soup in some form probably made the menu at the first Thanksgiving, albeit without the sherry and tomatoes the soup would later feature.
    Tim Evans, Indianapolis Star, 14 July 2019
  • The lentils and vegetables get only more delicious after a turn in a sherry-Dijon-dill vinaigrette, a meeting of Spain and France bound with olive oil.
    Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, 13 July 2019
  • The lobster pie is based on a recipe from partner Drew Ryan’s mother, with lobster chunks, lobster stock, a sherry cream sauce, tarragon and buttery Ritz crackers on top.
    Barbara Ellis, The Know, 26 July 2019
  • The Yamazaki 12-year, on the other hand, is made solely of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki distillery, namely those aged in white oak, sherry, and mizunara casks.
    Hannah Lott-Schwartz, Fortune, 16 June 2019
  • This summer soup, often made with tomato, cucumber, onion, stale bread, olive oil and sherry vinegar, can be tweaked to include an interesting variety of vegetables, and in some cases even fruit.
    Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
  • 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
  • Add the broth, chile paste, sherry and oyster or hoisin sauce.
    SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • Dry sherry notes show up again along with hints of oak on the long, smooth finish.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • Add the sherry and thyme and stir to combine, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
    Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2020
  • The result is a blend inspired by the sherry and custom made for these casks.
    Ameunier, oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the soup from the fridge, and season with more salt and sherry vinegar.
    Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • Make a bay in the centre, mix the eggs with the milk, brandy, rum, stout, madeira, sherry, orange and lemon juices and pour into the bay.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Dec. 2019
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well with 1 teaspoon salt, sesame oil and rice wine or sherry.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 July 2020
  • 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
  • The cocktail is made with rum, scotch, sherry, papaya, vanilla, orange, lemon, nutmeg and whole milk.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
  • But a stopover on the Iberian peninsula loads this recipe with Spanish chorizo, toasted almonds and sherry vinegar.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024

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