spoonful

Example Sentences

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A spoonful can deepen a pot of lentils, enrich a mushroom skillet or give a weeknight stir-fry the impression that someone spent considerably more time thinking about it than they actually did.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Stir a spoonful into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water and grated parmesan, and you get something creamy and cohesive in seconds.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Scoop it up with pita chips, swipe it onto sandwiches—or, honestly, eat it by the spoonful.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

He picks up Justin’s bowl and takes a spoonful.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan