to taste

idiom

: in an amount that results in the taste that one wants

—used in recipes to indicate how much salt, pepper, etc., should be added to food

Salt the stew to taste.

Examples of to taste in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take a Culinary Tour A culinary tour in Miami is a fantastic way to taste the city’s diverse food scene. —Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024

Sweeten to taste: The flavor of your peaches can have a big impact on the dessert. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 June 2024

On a plate, mix panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano and add salt and pepper to taste. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024

Nestled in the swirls were earrings and necklaces made from glistening candy strawberries that partygoers were encouraged to try on — and to taste. —Alexa Brazilian Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi, New York Times, 9 May 2024

The original recipe has a thinner, shallower crust than many versions from today’s pizzerias, and making it at home may be the only way to taste it. —Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024

One morning at dawn, Rosa is taken, along with other young women from the village, to taste the food prepared for the Führer. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 May 2024

Oenophiles should take advantage of the chance to taste a selection of rare Italian bottles at the hotel's wine cellar. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024

That revelry typically continues in the dugout with teammates afterward, and Massey longed to taste it. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024