How to Use brown sugar in a Sentence
brown sugar
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This auburn-ish tone is like brown sugar, but for hair: a happy medium between dark and light with just a hint of rosy glow.
— Elizabeth Loga, Glamour, 28 July 2021 -
Instead, my sauce is a lighter brown sugar rum syrup that complements, rather than overwhelms, the fruit.
— Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2021 -
That creates a sweet, caramelized pastry, which Ansel will make with brown sugar at the Workshop.
— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 July 2021 -
In the year ahead, flavors like brown sugar are emerging as a go-to for those in-the-know as well as fusion desserts like boba flan, popsicles and ice cream.
— Lauren Kotmel, cleveland, 20 July 2021 -
Add the canola oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime rind and juice, orange rind and juice, ground allspice, nutmeg, and a generous pinch each of salt and black pepper.
— BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2021 -
Stir in brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice until well-combined.
— Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 -
For the streusel: Combine brown sugar, pecans, butter, one-quarter cup bourbon, cinnamon and nutmeg.
— Ben Tobin, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2021 -
Use up Thanksgiving leftovers with these tangy cocktail meatballs, starring cranberry sauce, rice wine vinegar, and a pinch of brown sugar.
— Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2021 -
Poncelet's stand features a half-dozen varieties, with fillings that run the gamut: apples, peaches, brownies, a brown sugar-cinnamon mix.
— Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021 -
Among the creamery’s staple flavors are strawberry basil, salted brown sugar, blackberry rosemary, and black coffee chip.
— Rachel King, Fortune, 3 July 2021 -
From rectangular slabs of brown sugar with Chinese packaging to fresh sugar canes, you're bound to find something that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
— Serena Puang, The Indianapolis Star, 8 July 2021 -
In large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
— Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2021 -
In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
— Beth Segal, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2021 -
Choose among options like the miso churro, with snickerdoodle cookies sandwiching white miso ice cream swirled with churro pieces, strawberry shortcake with brown sugar cookies, and more.
— Regan Stephens, Fortune, 4 July 2021 -
Add cream and brown sugar to the bottle and screw on the lid.
— Sunset Magazine, 20 May 2022 -
So if there’s any lumps of brown sugar, now’s the time to work it out.
— New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023 -
Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
— Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023 -
Sprinkle the chicken with the brown sugar and pour the wine around the sides of the casserole.
— Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 -
Whisk in the brown sugar, syrup, flour, vanilla and salt.
— G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022 -
Next, add 1 cup of water and 2 cups of brown sugar to the saucepan, and bring that to a boil.
— Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Nov. 2021 -
Stir in the syrup, brown sugar, lime zest and juice, butter, and salt.
— The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023 -
For the brown sugar, use light (not dark) for the best results.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024 -
The onions should be almost the color of dark brown sugar.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Add the onions and brown sugar to the pot or Dutch oven and reduce the heat to medium-low.
— Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Add brown sugar, half-and-half, and corn syrup; mix well.
— Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 -
Or go the Pad Thai route by adding a hit of tamarind juice, brown sugar, and chiles to the peanut-y sauce.
— Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2021 -
To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk.
— USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2022 -
Look for notes of brown sugar, leather, caramel, and maple on the palate, with a healthy dose of tannins.
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023 -
Beat in the brown sugar, melted butter, half and half, eggs, vanilla and salt.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 -
Stroll down to the sea for a swim or kayaking, or make a beeline for the spa and indulge in the resort’s signature Jamaican brown sugar body scrub.
— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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