How to Use sherry in a Sentence

sherry

noun
  • Stir in half a cup of heavy cream and a splash of sherry vinegar.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Add sherry to deglaze the pan and cook off the alcohol.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Add sherry to stir up any browned bits from the skillet.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Add the broth, chile paste, sherry and oyster or hoisin sauce.
    SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Once onions are caramelized, add wine and sherry to the pot and allow mixture to come to boil.
    Sara Bonisteel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Dry sherry notes show up again along with hints of oak on the long, smooth finish.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2021
  • In a bowl, combine the onion, sherry, lime juice, soy sauce and olive oil and whisk to combine.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Add the sherry and thyme and stir to combine, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
    Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2020
  • The result is a blend inspired by the sherry and custom made for these casks.
    Ameunier, oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the soup from the fridge, and season with more salt and sherry vinegar.
    Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2019
  • Add the sherry to the skillet and cook to reduce liquid for 15 to 20 seconds.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Mar. 2022
  • Allow the fruit, spices, liqueur, sherry and wine to simmer for up to 12 to 15 minutes.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Stir in the sherry and cook until the flavors meld, 3 minutes more.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Make a bay in the centre, mix the eggs with the milk, brandy, rum, stout, madeira, sherry, orange and lemon juices and pour into the bay.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Dec. 2019
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well with 1 teaspoon salt, sesame oil and rice wine or sherry.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 July 2020
  • Add the shrimp, a squeeze of lemon juice, and another drizzle of sherry.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Remove to a plate to cool, adding sherry to deglaze the pan. Pour the deglazing liquid over the cooling shrimp.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2018
  • With the launch of a new fall bar menu, the typical whiskey, bourbon and scotch will be joined by sherry.
    Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Add in sherry and Worcestershire, using the liquid to help scrape all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Add reserved marinade, raisins with sherry and the red wine.
    Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Stir lemon juice and a few tablespoons of sherry into the stew to finish the sauce.
    Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2018
  • As soon as the kale wilts slightly and turns brighter green, remove from the heat and toss with a dash of sherry vinegar.
    Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Toss a few fresh herbs in to brighten the dish, or give a splash of sherry vinegar in place of the lemon juice for a Spanish vibe.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • In a blender, combine the nuts and 1 cup of the soaking milk, the sugar, sherry, salt and cinnamon.
    Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022
  • From the bar, Otra focuses on beer and wine with an array of fine ports and sherry.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2022
  • Fill a shaker with ice, then add the bitters, lemon juice, orgeat, sherry, Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey and shake hard.
    Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022
  • This unique 5-year-aged bottling all comes from one sherry cask.
    Dan Q. Dao, GQ, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Winter spices with sherry notes and walnut coat the tongue with a balanced finish and hints of the sea.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 May 2021
  • Season with the Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry, then add the mangetout and stir-fry for 5 seconds.
    Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 29 Aug. 2020
  • Mix and mingle with the artist, enjoy the restaurant’s award-winning happy hour menu, and indulge in paellas, tapas, sherries, cocktails, and more.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

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