plural celeries
: a European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family
specifically
: one of a cultivated variety (A. graveolens dulce) with leafstalks eaten raw or cooked
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So many dishes around the world begin by cooking some combination of aromatics (garlic, ginger, chiles, lemongrass) and vegetables (onions, celery, carrots) in hot fat, whether as a sofrito, a mirepoix, a recaito or a ginisa.
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Add the onion and celery, season with salt and pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and lightly golden.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch celery, stalks sliced into ½-in.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Feb. 2024
Add a little more oil if necessary, then add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
—Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Stovetop: Bring meat, seasonings, onion, celery and broth to a boil, lower to simmer, cover and cook 2-3 hours until meat is done.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
He’s brought that experience to Aquifer Gardens, where native plants such as yarrow and hummingbird sage sprout throughout the citrus orchards, while the vegetable plots are companion-planted for more nutrients, with tomatoes next to the celery and herbs.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsnips and leeks all make good flavor bases.
—Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the garlic, celery, onion, bell pepper, and reserved corn, and cook until the onion is translucent, 7–8 minutes.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Add the onion and celery, season with salt and pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and lightly golden.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch celery, stalks sliced into ½-in.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Feb. 2024
Add a little more oil if necessary, then add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
—Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Stovetop: Bring meat, seasonings, onion, celery and broth to a boil, lower to simmer, cover and cook 2-3 hours until meat is done.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
He’s brought that experience to Aquifer Gardens, where native plants such as yarrow and hummingbird sage sprout throughout the citrus orchards, while the vegetable plots are companion-planted for more nutrients, with tomatoes next to the celery and herbs.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsnips and leeks all make good flavor bases.
—Ben Jarrell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the garlic, celery, onion, bell pepper, and reserved corn, and cook until the onion is translucent, 7–8 minutes.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
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celery
noun
cel·ery
ˈsel-(ə-)rē 
plural celeries
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for the thick edible stems
also
: the stems of celery used for food
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