How to Use cumin in a Sentence

cumin

noun
  • Roast in the oven with spices such as cumin and turmeric to top salads and other dishes.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2024
  • One is ​​the chili seasoning mix, which not only thickens the soup, but adds heat and a smoky-earthy flavor from the cumin included in it.
    Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
  • The grains were brown and the size of cumin seeds, shriveled by heat.
    Sarah Kaplan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022
  • Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir to coat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
  • Add the salsa and then add the ground cumin and scallions.
    cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Then, the heart shines through with more olibanum for a kick of spice, along with cedar and cumin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Add the cumin seeds and turmeric, let brown for about a minute.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
  • The taco meat is juicy and seasoned well with cumin and spices.
    Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Add the rice and season with the salt, cumin and chili powder.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Add cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne and a pinch of salt, and toss.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 Nov. 2021
  • When the hominy has cooked for 1 hour, add the meats, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and cumin.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Add the undrained, seasoned black beans and cumin and bring to a simmer.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Serve them with cool cumin yogurt and a punchy herb sauce.
    Kitty Greenwald, wsj.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Break the eggs into a large bowl, add the cumin and whisk until smooth.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 May 2022
  • While the carrots are hot, toss them with about half the cumin, half the salmoriglio, and the pistachios.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chile powder, cayenne, and salt.
    BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Add in the tomatoes with their juice, chili powder and cumin.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Add the cumin and chile powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • The sweater is available in three colors (camel, black, and cumin) and comes in sizes from 2XS through 2XL.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • At Daru, the comfort is enhanced with ghee, cumin seeds and more.
    Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Add the garlic, cumin seeds, salt, and olive oil and puree until smooth.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Add the jalapenos, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt and blend until smooth.
    Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Turn the heat down to low and stir in the cumin, cream, and both cheeses until the cheeses are nicely melted.
    Kate Krader, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2021
  • Add the black beans, vinegar, oregano, cumin and water.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2021
  • Pour the tahini on top, making sure to scrape it all out of the container, and add the salt and cumin.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Add the garlic and cumin, then cook, swirling the pan, until the seeds sizzle, 60 to 90 seconds.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023
  • This recipe only has 1 dump of chili powders and cumin.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Spices from the spice rack: cumin, paprika, chile flakes.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 14 June 2023
  • Coriander seeds, clove, and cumin are all discernible in the sip.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 16 July 2023

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