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zesting

  • present participle of zest.

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It turns zesting into a gesture instead of a task: a quick flick of the wrist, a fine snowfall of citrus oils that hits a warm dish and blooms immediately.

From Salon Apr. 21, 2026

Photo: Microplane The Microplane is incredible for grating cheese super-fine and fast, it’s the ideal citrus zesting device, and it’s a solid replacement for a garlic press, all for a very reasonable price.

From The Verge May 18, 2022

For this tart, which Dorie Greenspan adapted from Jean-Marie Desfontaines of the Paris patisserie Rollet Pradier, there’s no zesting or juicing a number of lemons.

From New York Times Feb. 14, 2022

If you must use those artisanal cocktail kits, keep them close to you and make sure you’re not accidentally zesting your neighbors with garnish.

From Seattle Times Feb. 12, 2020

Aside from the zesting and chopping, I managed the feat completely and proudly on my own.

From Washington Post May 21, 2018