How to Use zest in a Sentence

zest

noun
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of lemon zest.
  • His humor added zest to the performance.
  • His humor added a certain zest to the performance.
  • Stir in lime zest and cilantro.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Is lemon peel the same as lemon zest?
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Lots of recipes call for the zest of a lemon.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Fluff with a fork, then add lime juice and zest.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Feel free to leave out the lemon zest in the dough.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Whisk in lime juice and zest and sugar.
    — Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and 3/4 tsp.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
  • My oldest son with a zest for life and jokes.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
  • How much zest does one lemon produce?
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Garnish with lemon zest and fresh mint.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Add some juice and zest to the cream cheese layer.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Add the egg, cornstarch and lemon zest and mix well.
    — Sami Tamimi august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Top with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Top with lemon zest and scallions for a bright touch.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Off heat, whisk in lemon juice, orange zest and olives.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The zest from the fruit's thick skin is also used in recipes.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Not enough is written about her sense of fun and zest for life.
    — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2018
  • Top with more lemon zest, oregano leaves, and crushed red pepper.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Scrape down sides of bowl, and add honey and lemon zest and juice.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • Add in cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Stir in the egg yolks, zest and a pinch of salt and combine well.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
  • From the lemon, zest 1 teaspoon.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Add the oil to the barley along with the lemon zest and juice; toss.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Whisk in the lime zest and juice, agave syrup, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2019
  • Add eggs and egg yolks and lemon zest and juice, then whisk to combine.
    — Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Add the vanilla and lemon zest and beat 1 more minute; set aside.
    — Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, 3 July 2018

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