How to Use ramekin in a Sentence

ramekin

noun
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  • Using ramekins is a waste of time for a dessert this good.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 12 June 2023
  • Crack the egg into a small cup or ramekin; have the cheese and parsley at the ready.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2020
  • In a small ramekin or bowl, combine the salt and pepper.
    — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2020
  • Each are offered in a white ramekin, puffed up from a fluffy egg base.
    — Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Grease six 10- to 12-ounce ramekins; place on rimmed baking sheet.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2017
  • Oil four 8-ounce ramekins; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
    — Taylor Murray, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2019
  • When the soup is done, turn the broiler back on and ladle the soup into 6-ounce ramekins.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2017
  • The onion rings are served with small ramekins of ketchup, chipotle mayo and garlic aioli.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2023
  • Stir in the corn kernels and divide the custard evenly among the ramekins.
    — New York Times, 16 Oct. 2016
  • Grease 6 ramekins or one 9-by 13-inch baking dish with oil.
    — Tiffani Thiessen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Oct. 2018
  • When ready to bake, fill each ramekin with 1 cup to 1 1/4 cups of chicken mixture.
    — Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Serve a heaping pile in a small bowl, ramekin, or cocktail glass.
    — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 2 June 2022
  • Divide cream mixture among the ramekins (about 1/2 cup each).
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2019
  • Place about a tablespoon of mayo in a ramekin on the side of your grill or prep surface, and apply it to the skin of the fish.
    — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, 31 May 2018
  • Step 3Place 1 tortilla quarter on top of sauce in each ramekin.
    — Country Living, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Mist four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2019
  • This recipe is designed to work in a 2-quart, high-sided ramekin or a 2-quart pot that is oven safe.
    — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Place a ramekin of mixed nuts or fruit in the center of the board and artfully arrange meats and cheese around it.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • Add the blueberry mixture to a 9-inch-by-9-inch pan (or small ramekins).
    — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 15 May 2018
  • Place four 6-ounce heatproof ramekins or tea cups in a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2019
  • Place slices of the reserved strawberries in the bottom of each ramekin, then fill the ramekins to the top with the soufflé batter.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 20 May 2021
  • Fill another small ramekin with fig jam, and place next to the Brie or Petit Basque.
    — Seija Rankin, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Transfer all but ½ cup of the gravy to small bowls or ramekins (for dipping the finished sliders).
    — Robin Miller, azcentral, 31 July 2019
  • Transfer the dip to a ramekin or small bowl and top with the remaining dill if serving right away.
    — Colu Henry, Vogue, 26 May 2022
  • The dessert is baked in 4-inch ramekins until the middle just starts to hold together.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
  • In six, 1/2 cup ramekins, place 1 tablespoon of pecan mixture and pat to form crust.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva, kansascity, 3 July 2017
  • Runny foods such as honey or jam should be placed in ramekins or small bowls.
    — Becky Krystal, charlotteobserver, 5 June 2018
  • Spoon the fruit mixture into your ramekins and top with the crumble mixture.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 10 July 2018
  • Gently tip the egg into a small cup or ramekin and, aiming for the white, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Both arrived with crusty bread, good butter and a ramekin of pickles.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2022

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