as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade
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The filling gets extra ground ginger and fresh orange zest for an extra layer of flavor.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Pies and cakes are 9 inches and serve six to eight (apple, pumpkin, pecan, or French silk pie, or an almond cake with orange zest and fresh cranberries).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Best bite: The mole BBQ chicken was smoky, juicy and slightly charred, with a lime zest and a subtle heat that lingered.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Pies and cakes are 9 inches and serve six to eight (apple, pumpkin, pecan, or French silk pie, or an almond cake with orange zest and fresh cranberries).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Best bite: The mole BBQ chicken was smoky, juicy and slightly charred, with a lime zest and a subtle heat that lingered.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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