How to Use celery in a Sentence

celery

noun
  • Blanched celery adds a crisp bite to the bright pasta dish.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The key is to wrap—not seal—your celery in aluminum foil.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Hackett grew up in the valley, the son of a lettuce and celery farmer.
    Peter Hecht, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Who would turnip in a lace-collard robe to earn her celery on the Supreme Court?
    Pat Myers, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • To a large pot, add the oil, garlic, carrot, celery, onion, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
    Katie Parla, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Add the onions, carrots, and celery and the sage leaves; stir in 1½ teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Putting chili powder, salt, or celery salt on the rim of the glass and chasing with a gherkin can take these to the next level.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Sweat for 5 minutes, then add the celery and sweat for 5 minutes more.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Add the scallion whites, the celery, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Add the carrots, celery and onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Place onions, celery, allspice and 5 cups chicken in stock in pan.
    Karen Elizabeth Watts, Dallas News, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Add celery, onion, green pepper, sugar, and salt to the kettle.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The crunch of the celery in each bite is super satisfying.
    Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • From there, Old Bay, hot sauce, celery salt, and more can make an appearance.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Fresh ingredients like sage, sweet onions, and celery make this a go-to side.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Note: To trim the prep time, get a mix of celery, onion and carrot from the supermarket salad bar.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Rough chop your carrots and celery into big pieces, and halve onions and garlic bulbs.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Add four dashes of celery essence, one dash of spice extract, fill with hot water, and drink up!
    David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2023
  • This green juice is a mix of cucumber, celery, lemon, spinach, kale, parsley, and sea salt.
    Kasandra Brabaw, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Add flavorful mix-ins to the lentils, such as onion, celery, carrot, and capers.
    Alexa Tucker, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Most recipes will call for some spices like celery seed, mustard seed, black pepper, etc.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Add the cabbage, celery, carrots, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Serve with celery and carrot sticks for a filling and crowd-pleasing snack.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The beef was fairly moist and extremely tender, while the carrots and celery held their shape but were very mushy.
    Good Housekeeping, 5 June 2023
  • Carrots, pearl onions, and celery go right in the pot with the breasts, so everything cooks together.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Add celery, pear, fennel, and scallion and toss to combine.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Aromatics for most dressings (onions, celery, mushrooms, etc.) can be cooked the day before and then tossed with the bread and baked on the big day.
    Sunset Magazine, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Our take: Its strong suit is chopping onions, carrots and celery for the perfect mirepoix.
    Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Add the onions, celery, carrot and garlic and saute for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft and the onions translucent.
    Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Cover the pan and cook about 3 minutes until the celery is slightly tender.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2022

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