How to Use floret in a Sentence

floret

noun
  • Place the florets on a large sheet pan.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
  • But the pre-cut florets are worse.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Look for tight, green florets and a firm stalk.
    Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Cut florets will spoil a bit faster than a whole head.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • In the pan the stems turn sweet and meaty as the florets crisp around the edges.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Feb. 2019
  • Throw in a few tiny florets for good measure.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Both kinds of florets yield a single seed.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Finely chop the florets and the stem.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Each bloom is made of tiny florets and taste faintly like an onion.
    Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
  • Student chefs learned new words like florets, pith, and zest.
    Susan Lore, Philly.com, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Leave main stem intact and make sure not to cut through any of the florets.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 30 Nov. 2018
  • Trim the florets from the stalks, and break them into bite-sized pieces.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
  • So yes, that means each floret can produce as many as three grains, not just one.
    New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Look for firm heads or pieces, free of brown spots, and skip florets that seem crumbly to the touch.
    Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The butter helps brown the florets and adds a sweet, nutty note.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Break or slice off the larger florets and slice them to create flat edges.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Greek yogurt has a thick texture that coats the florets.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Toss the broccoli florets with the olive oil and salt in a medium-size bowl.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Cut one head of broccoli into small, thin florets.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Cut the florets into bite-size pieces and place in a large microwave-safe bowl.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Add the broccoli florets (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough).
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Slice 2 pounds broccoli into florets and add them to a large bowl.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2023
  • In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets and onion with oil and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2019
  • The whole plant—leaves, florets, and stems—is edible.
    Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 27 June 2026
  • The whole plant—leaves, florets, and stems—is edible.
    Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Add broccoli florets and blanch 1 minute, until bright green but still crisp.
    Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2018
  • Dip each floret in batter to coat and place on parchment paper.
    Kristen Doute, PEOPLE.com, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Toss broccoli florets with olive oil and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
    Ashleigh Spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Peel the stalks of 2 heads of broccoli, then finely chop both the stalks and the florets.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Slice stalks to match the size of the florets for consistent cooking.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026

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