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- verb Present participle of
zest .
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Examples
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Because I made the key lime melts last night, to much enjoyment, but the zesting was a problem.
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They are ideal for zesting citrus fruits, make it easy to grate whole spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, and are great for doing a quick shred of hard cheeses, like parmesan.
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It makes quick work out of zesting citrus fruits, of course, but it is a whiz at mincing -- and I mean mincing -- garlic.
Mary Ann Esposito: New Uses for Traditional Kitchen Gadgets Mary Ann Esposito 2011
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No zesting, no juicing; the only fiddly bit is teasing out the pips before adding the slices to the machine.
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They are ideal for zesting citrus fruits, make it easy to grate whole spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, and are great for doing a quick shred of hard cheeses, like parmesan.
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Wash the fruit to remove any pesticides and be sure it is completely dry for better zesting.
The Christmas Cookie Cookbook Ann Pearlman 2010
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Ms. Ditzler and a few of her girlfriends were zesting oranges and putting the final touches on butternut squash soup as they chatted about kids and careers.
Camping Out in High Style Candace Jackson 2010
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(Grate over the dish rather than onto a board: the zesting releases oil from the skin which carries the most flavour).
A Christmas Carol 2009
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(Grate over the dish rather than onto a board: the zesting releases oil from the skin which carries the most flavour).
A Christmas Carol 2009
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And one tool worked especially well on zesting citrus fruits.
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