How to Use filling in a Sentence

filling

noun
  • The tartness of the creamy filling helped to balance out the rich sweetness of the dough.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The pie stuffed with a stew-like filling of spinach, leeks, and hunks of cheese is a must.
    Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Cookie and Amby are very much filling in the body of the song.
    Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Cook the filling on the stovetop in a skillet and top with the biscuit dough.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
  • That was in 2009, and the pies haven’t stopped, although the fillings change every year.
    Nina Mesfin, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Use this pie crust recipe as the base for cream fillings, ice cream pies, and more.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Fold the pastry up and over the filling, pleating the pastry to fit.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Form the tart: Pour the cooled filling in the center of the dough round, leaving a 1-inch border.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Prepare the filling: Toss the rhubarb cubes with sugar and flour.
    David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The taquitos are sold in quantities of three to 12 and customers can mix and match the fillings.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Place a ball of pineapple jam in the center of the disk and gently fold up the sides of the dough to seal the filling within.
    Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The bars are on the softer side but deliver a great filling bite.
    Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Roll up with filling, and proceed with the recipe as written.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
  • With a flakey crust and hearty filling, this meat pie is a no-brainer for the colder months ahead.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
  • But then, your guests might use your home as a filling station.
    Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 28 July 2023
  • Keep it light with a small bowl and a few chips or add a quesadilla for a more filling meal.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
  • Your bird can chew through the toy to expose the natural filling.
    Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Return to the oven and bake until the filling is fully set and browned, about 45 minutes.
    Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The filling feels lighter and less sweet than other options, with a crunchy crust made of pecans and coconut.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Fold in the long sides of phyllo, each covering half of the filling and meeting in the middle.
    Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • Then line the slit with a piece of tape—this allows the filling to stay in and makes the assembly process easier at the end of the recipe.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • For example, when a recipe calls for sprinkling the dry cake mix over the wet filling, do not mix it.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 June 2023
  • Tastes fine, less filling, Dead Pony Club was an ideal pre-flight brew.
    Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
  • Spoon 1/2 cup filling into the pie crust and arrange the reserved whole berries, stem ends down, on the filling.
    Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • What are the different types of chocolates and fillings?
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • Bake until the top is golden brown in spots and the filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024
  • And it’s encased in a smooth flannel cover with box stitching to keep the filling in place.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • With real pumpkin and cream cheese filling, these just need to be popped in the air fryer or oven for a cozy and creamy snack.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The filling has occasional crunchy bits of pork, its red oils seeping in the squishy bread.
    Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 May 2023
  • Next are the original tarts, with the same egg custard filling and a crust like shortbread.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024

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