tablespoon Definition
table·spoon (tā′bəl spo̵̅o̅n′)
noun
- a large spoon used for serving at table
- soupspoon
- a spoon used as a measuring unit in cookery, equal to about half a fluid ounce or 3 teaspoons: abbrev. tbs or tbsp
- tablespoonful
tablespoon Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- olive-oil: Chop together fine, add three tablespoons of olive-oil, salt and pepper, and put into a saucepan on the fire.
- vinegar: A tablespoon of the vinegar works well, too.
- linseed: A mixture of yogurt and two tablespoons of linseed can be a good way to start the day.
- butter: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on a medium heat, add egg mixture.
- syrup: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the maple syrup over the walnuts.
- brandy: Feed with a tablespoon of brandy every few weeks for added richness.
Converse of object
- chop: Stir briefly until softened then add 4 x 300g cans drained butter beans and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and cook until heated through.
- heap: Level teaspoon of dried mixed herbs or a heaped tablespoon of fresh chopped mixed herbs.
- melt: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on a medium heat, add egg mixture.
- add: Pour coffee into heated cups then add 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each cup.
- pour: To prepare the sauce, pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a saucepan over a medium heat.
Adjective modifier
- one-half: Fry well, then take one and one-half tablespoons of tomato paste, thinned in water ( or three tablespoons tomato sauce ).
- rounded: Remove solid materials with a rounded tablespoon, spatula or edge of a dull knife.
Modifies a noun
- sesame: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds evenly over the rice.
- soy: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
- vinegar: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
- sunflower: Mix everything together and add 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or butter and finish with finely chopped parsley.
- butter: Grill over a hot barbecue or pan sauté in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- cumin: Personally, I like these cakes highly spiced and use at least 1 dessertspoon aniseed and 1-2 tablespoons cumin.
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