How to Use celery in a Sentence

celery

noun
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  • Blanched celery adds a crisp bite to the bright pasta dish.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • In this order, add the clams, then the shrimp, and finally the corn and celery to the pot.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Our recipe calls for celery and onion, but feel free to add more.
    — Bethany Thayer, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022
  • The key is to wrap—not seal—your celery in aluminum foil.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023
  • For this twist, swap the celery for a Granny Smith apple.
    — Juliet Izon, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Add the onion and celery and cook until the onion is translucent.
    — Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Pour the stock into a large pot and add the parsnip, carrot, and celery.
    — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • The fronds of celery provide shade for the arugula plants.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
  • As with celery, trim the bulk of the leaves from the stem, leaving behind about 2 inches on the root end of the plant.
    — Amy Pennington, Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2022
  • Stir in the parsnips, celery and celery root and cook for a few minutes more.
    — Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, bell pepper, celery and a pinch of salt.
    — Tanya Holland, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Rub rims of glasses with lemon wedge and dip in celery salt.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2021
  • To a large pot, add the oil, garlic, carrot, celery, onion, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
    — Katie Parla, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Many encouraged us to give him a fry or to at least dip the celery in ranch.
    — Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • To serve, arrange the celery stalks in neat rows on a small platter.
    — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
  • After the onions, apples, and celery cook, add them to a very large bowl.
    — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Or even just a board—like a glass of wine and a Ploughman’s lunch board with ham, cheese, eggs, and celery.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2022
  • If your child isn't a fan of celery, use a piece of banana or a carrot stick as the log.
    — Amy Morin, Parents, 22 July 2024
  • Alvarez cut off a chunk of pink celery and handed it to me.
    — Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 22 June 2021
  • 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
  • Stir in celery, ½ cup green onions (green and white parts), chicken and blue cheese.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2021
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes, celery, capers and olives.
    — The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Then carrots, onions, thyme and celery are added and then cooked on low heat for up to four hours.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 May 2022
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil with onion, leek, celery and bouillon.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Scoop it up with tortilla chips or celery sticks for a spicy, tangy bite.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
  • For example, don’t place raw meat next to the celery sticks that will go with your buffalo wings.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Stir thoroughly and garnish with celery, olives, or a pickle.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

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