How to Use cumin in a Sentence

cumin

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  • Add the salsa and then add the ground cumin and scallions.
    cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Then, the heart shines through with more olibanum for a kick of spice, along with cedar and cumin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The taco meat is juicy and seasoned well with cumin and spices.
    Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Add the rice and season with the salt, cumin and chili powder.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • When the hominy has cooked for 1 hour, add the meats, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and cumin.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Serve them with cool cumin yogurt and a punchy herb sauce.
    Kitty Greenwald, wsj.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • While the carrots are hot, toss them with about half the cumin, half the salmoriglio, and the pistachios.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Add the garlic, chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Add the cumin and chile powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • The sweater is available in three colors (camel, black, and cumin) and comes in sizes from 2XS through 2XL.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Pour the tahini on top, making sure to scrape it all out of the container, and add the salt and cumin.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Add the garlic and cumin, then cook, swirling the pan, until the seeds sizzle, 60 to 90 seconds.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023
  • This recipe only has 1 dump of chili powders and cumin.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Spices from the spice rack: cumin, paprika, chile flakes.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 14 June 2023
  • Coriander seeds, clove, and cumin are all discernible in the sip.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 16 July 2023
  • All but a few dishes — cumin lamb and quail claypot — are small plates.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • One loaf is stained with turmeric and charged with cumin, curry leaves, and cilantro.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Add the tomato paste, paprika, and cumin to the pan, stir well, and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
    Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Williams dreamed up the addition of crunchy pistachios and warm cumin seeds, by the way.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Pair that with the cumin lamb Chinese burger, and thank yourself for making the trip.
    Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023
  • Season with a pinch of salt, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of turmeric and a small pinch of cinnamon.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Add bay leaves, oregano, ground cumin, basil and coriander.
    Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Then add all the dry spices: cumin, coriander, red chile powder, garam masala and salt.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
  • First, you toast cumin seeds in a skillet to bloom their flavor, then crush them slightly to open them up.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Stir in the cumin seeds and ground coriander and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Both the meat and the cumin — a key seasoning for plov — are first browned to develop deep, rich flavor.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The squash pairs well with spices typically found in these stews, like turmeric and cumin.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Sep. 2023
  • XCJ Crafted Sauces bring cumin, five-spice, and peppercorn to the party.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 15 Nov. 2022
  • In a medium bowl stir together the cream cheese, the 1 tablespoon milk, and the cumin; add the nut mixture and chicken.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • This beef stew is bolstered by a trio of spices (cumin, chili powder, and oregano) that further accent the rich flavor of the beef.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023

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