zest

Example Sentences

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Stack ladyfingers with whole-berry cranberry sauce, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream flecked with a decidedly ungodly amount of orange zest.

From Salon

This example from last year is textbook New Zealand sauvignon blanc, bursting with grapefruit and passion fruit flavors, with some lime zest on the long, full finish.

From Washington Post

This classic Italian dish is usually made with green beans, but frozen peas sub in for a spring-like twist and it's kept fresh with the addition of lemon zest and juice.

From BBC

“He had such a zest for life,” English said.

From Los Angeles Times

Add the bean liquid, broth, and lime zest and juice, then bring to a boil.

From Washington Times