How to Use nutmeg in a Sentence

nutmeg

noun
  • Since nutmeg is kind of this Penang thing.
    — AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
  • To make this bread more like dessert, serve with maple and nutmeg whipped cream.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The nutmeg adds some nose to the cocktail.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Some add their own spin with a sprig of rosemary or a dash of nutmeg.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour and nutmeg, all at once.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2019
  • Slowly add the flour and nutmeg and whisk until there are no lumps.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Add the shallots, nutmeg, cayenne and shrimp and saute for about 1 minute.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 11 Mar. 2020
  • The flavors of nutmeg and warm spices still come through nicely.
    — Arika Herron, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Add the baby spinach, nutmeg, and sea salt and pepper to taste.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Season with the salt, black and cayenne peppers and the nutmeg.
    — Martha Holmberg, Twin Cities, 5 June 2019
  • Return the soup to the pot and stir in the milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in a pinch of cayenne, pinch of ground cinnamon and pinch of ground nutmeg.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Mix up a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric and a pinch of nutmeg.
    — Stacy Pelekhaty, baltimoresun.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • Beat the eggs and sugar, add the nutmeg and rum, and put it all in a pitcher.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Add the spinach and a pinch of nutmeg and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
    — Locke-Ober, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg to blend them.
    — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2018
  • Whisk in skim milk, nutmeg, and a dash of salt and pepper, and cook until thick.
    — Joy Bauer, Woman's Day, 18 May 2017
  • Hang the orange wheel on the rim of the glass using the cut slit, and dust with nutmeg.
    — Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Add kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a few zips of nutmeg to taste.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
  • There was another sense in which even the true nutmeg was not a single tree.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
  • If my legs are open, Ayew can do a nutmeg through to Zaha.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Serve with a healthy smattering of herbs and a dash of nutmeg for best results.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 12 Sep. 2018
  • Use a microplane grater to create a fine dusting of nutmeg on top.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Whole nutmeg can usually be found in the spice aisle next to the pre-ground options.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2020
  • Haiti has Ji korosol with soursop, milk, lime juice and nutmeg.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Strain off the ice into a cocktail or coupe glass, and garnish with a shave of fresh nutmeg.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Strain off the ice into a cocktail or coupe glass, and garnish with a shave of fresh nutmeg.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
  • He is known for his dazzling runs, his strong leg, his nutmegs and his knack for finding the back of the net.
    — Michelle Kaufman, miamiherald, 4 June 2019
  • In this version, a small amount of nutmeg added to the buttery pastry works well with the fruit.
    — Jean Kressy, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2019
  • Strain off the ice into a cocktail or coupe glass, and garnish with a shave of fresh nutmeg.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025

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