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butter

[buht-er] / ˈbʌt ər /


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Tanner is trying to divine what consumers want, while federal food policy shifts and a member of the Reese’s family sounds off about the company’s famed peanut butter candy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The brown butter streusel forms a craggy, golden crown—nutty, crisp, just salted enough to keep things interesting.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The main course was a classic dover sole meunière, bathed in nutty brown butter.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Today, they meet at Emily Lawrence’s home, where she has prepared peanut butter cookies and an elaborate cheese board for the occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

I stroll through aisles of bean soup, almond butter, and other foods I don’t like until we get to the produce section.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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