spoonful

Example Sentences

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Whisk it with red wine vinegar or lemon juice, add a spoonful of Dijon mustard, and suddenly your everyday vinaigrette tastes layered and complex.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A spoonful can deepen a pot of lentils, enrich a mushroom skillet or give a weeknight stir-fry the impression that someone spent considerably more time thinking about it than they actually did.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Chipotles in adobo bring smoke, spice and richness in a single spoonful.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

He lifted a spoonful of the tepid, flavorless broth and poured it back into his bowl.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz