How to Use caraway in a Sentence

caraway

noun
  • Swaps for the seeds include caraway and fennel seeds.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Fenugreek and caraway seeds, fragrant and crunchy, crown plush rolls called kopou.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
  • The caraway from the rye bread is delicious with the roasted squash.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Transfer the kitchri to a serving dish and sprinkle with caraway or cumin seeds.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2019
  • The smell of home was garlic; caraway and paprika were how food should taste.
    — Charlotte Mendelson, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2019
  • In essence, aquavit is like a gin flavored with caraway or dill rather than juniper.
    — Jason Wilson, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, and caraway seeds in a bowl.
    — Taylor Murray, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2019
  • The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.
    — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Kleine Schweine gets its kick from caraway, coriander, and chile flakes.
    — Rachel Karten, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2019
  • Once browned, remove the boar to a plate and add the onions, paprika, caraway and a pinch of salt.
    — Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 13 July 2021
  • In small bowl, mix juice, brown sugar, caraway seeds, mustard and allspice.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 2 Mar. 2018
  • The rye flour and some ground caraway give it a darker color and more complex flavor.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Toast caraway seeds in a small skillet on medium, about 2 minutes.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 11 June 2018
  • Federal law states that the flavor of aquavit must be led by caraway, dill, or both.
    — Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2019
  • Add the tomato paste along with the caraway seeds, juniper berries, paprika, and bay leaves.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Underneath was a modest slick of crème fraîche powdered with caraway.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Add the beans, ham hock, ribs, tomatoes with juices, caraway, broth, and 1 quart water; stir to combine.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Add brown sugar, caraway, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well.
    — Cincinnati.com, 15 June 2017
  • Combine the cumin, caraway and mustard seeds in a small skillet and heat over low heat until fragrant.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Ancho chile and cayenne give a layered blend of heat while brightened up by caraway, cumin, and coriander.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Peppers hung from the balcony, homemade merguez sausages dried in the open air, trays of caraway seeds were left in the sun to toast.
    — Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026
  • The process begins with juicing oranges and lemons, then adding whole spices like cinnamon and caraway seeds.
    — Sarah Desantis, The Seattle Times, 9 Dec. 2017
  • Toast the caraway seed in a large nonstick saute pan or skillet over medium heat for a minute or two, just until fragrant.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2017
  • Finish with a pinch of caraway seeds and a couple of tablespoons of butter for richness.
    — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2019
  • There are spice notes of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, caraway seed, a hint of ginger, and earthy/dry compost notes.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Stir in the caraway and flour, then cook, stirring, until the flour begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Jan. 2021
  • Adding celery or caraway seeds to the vinaigrette infuses the entire coleslaw recipe with bold flavors.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk together bacon fat with vinegar, season with salt, pepper and caraway seeds and set aside.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2021
  • Meanwhile, toast the caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Mar. 2022
  • This hybrid scone-soda bread has a dense, cake-like texture and unpleasant licorice aftertaste from a heavy hand of caraway seeds.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, 14 Mar. 2018

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