Sentence examples for portion in a from inspiring English sources

Simpler yet equally good was the chicken piccata, a huge portion in a tangy lemon sauce.

Simmer until the rice is cooked then pop a portion in a flask.

"But you're trying to offset at least a portion in a meaningful way of whatever increased risk there is of playing those two games".

It is a generous pile of lump crab that is well priced at $11. (Steakhouses on Long Island usually charge $15 to $20 for a small portion in a martini glass).

Conventional motorcycle helmets, which absorb collision energy by deforming a crushable portion in a predictable manner, can be engineered to mitigate injuries resulting from only a certain range of impact forces.

Trofi con pesto alla Genovese, a hand rolled flour-and-water pasta, was perfectly cooked al dente and served in a small plate portion in a savory pesto and Pecorino Romano cheese sauce.

That aspect is most strongly reflected here in the "Grandmother" portion, in which a strong-willed and direct woman (Patachou) offers Felix a clear-eyed assessment of life.

Noble girls were sent there because it was cheaper and easier than finding a husband for them: the dowry due was sometimes as little as one-tenth of the average marriage-portion in a wealthy house.

Willy Nick's Cafe (17 Katonah Avenue, 914-232-8030) offers generous portions in a casual setting.

At his best, Mr. Howlett offers zesty, high-spirited cooking, matched by generous portions, in a lively but intimate setting.

Served in giant portions (in a shoebox-size tray), the shoestring-cut potatoes are cooked to order, crispy and seasoned to perfection.