spoonful

Example Sentences

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A spoonful whisked into a skirt steak stew can make it taste as though it simmered well past dinnertime.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Then came the spices: oregano, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes and a spoonful of harissa for smoky heat.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

A spoonful should hold together — but only just.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“Keep icing it on and off. I want the swelling down some so I can set that bone tonight. Mix a spoonful of willow bark in water every few hours for pain.”

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker