spoonful

Example Sentences

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A spoonful whisked into a skirt steak stew can make it taste as though it simmered well past dinnertime.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

Stir a spoonful into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water and grated parmesan, and you get something creamy and cohesive in seconds.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

He scooped up a spoonful of rice and said something to Mom in Farsi, who shook her head and answered in Farsi too.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram