as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade
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Add to the bowl the crème fraîche, the lemon zest, around a tablespoon of olive oil, chopped chives to taste, the Espelette pepper and a pinch of salt.
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Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Gusto Bread’s Pan de Muerto Arturo Enciso of Gusto Bread makes these fluffy sweet breads, scented with orange zest and fennel, for celebrating Día de Muertos at his bakery in Long Beach.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
From Ried Klaus, a vineyard first documented in 1437, there’s a distinct giveaway to its terroir: the aromas of meadow herbs, wildflowers, citrus zest, white peach, and delicate stone fruits.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Gusto Bread’s Pan de Muerto Arturo Enciso of Gusto Bread makes these fluffy sweet breads, scented with orange zest and fennel, for celebrating Día de Muertos at his bakery in Long Beach.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
From Ried Klaus, a vineyard first documented in 1437, there’s a distinct giveaway to its terroir: the aromas of meadow herbs, wildflowers, citrus zest, white peach, and delicate stone fruits.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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