How to Use zest in a Sentence

zest

noun

• 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
• Season with a third of the lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2021
• For the most punch and least waste, employ the zest and juice of lemons, limes and oranges.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
• Beat in vanilla, salt, cream, and lemon zest and juice.
  — Torie Cox, Country Living, 8 Apr. 2021
• Whisk in lemon zest and lemon juice Pour in heavy cream and whisk to combine.
  — Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2024
• Take the zest and juice of one lemon and place in a blender or food processor.
  — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
• Add the red pepper, onions, parsley, cilantro and the lemon zest to the quinoa and stir to combine.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
• 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
• Stir in the lemon zest, then taste and season with salt and pepper.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2021
• In pan, add lemon zest, lemon juice, stock, and capers.
  — USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2023
• Stir in fresh lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
• 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
• The lemon zest balanced the white and chocolate glaze and made for a perfect treat.
  — Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2020
• 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
• Remove from oven and transfer to a bowl and toss with lemon zest.
  — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2021
• Toss the fruit with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice and zest, cornstarch, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2021
• Place that mixture in a small saucepan with the lemon zest on medium heat.
  — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2021
• Lime and Lime Zest: The citrus juice and zest adds a puckery punch to the sauce and topper.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
• Fold in the crab, chives, lemon zest, celery, chile-shallot mixture, and mushrooms.
  — Lynn Derrick and Janelle Weaver, Saveur, 27 Nov. 2024
• The filling gets extra ground ginger and fresh orange zest for an extra layer of flavor.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024