How to Use zest in a Sentence

zest

noun
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  • 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
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork and add spinach and lemon zest.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 22 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • Grate the zest of 1 lemon into the pot and stir to combine.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 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
  • Slather the frosting over the cake, then grate a little lime zest over the top.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2020
  • 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
  • Use a Microplane to grate in zest of ½ lemon and 1 garlic clove.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appétit, 27 Dec. 2019
  • 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
  • Ina's recipe calls for sour cream, eggs, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Make the gremolata: In a small bowl, stir together the cutting celery, lemon zest, Parmesan and garlic.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024

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