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dessert

[dih-zurt] / dɪˈzɜrt /


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At Haven, her $98 dessert tasting menu will be limited to eight courses—but Sinclair hopes it will deliver the same sweet satisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Then he takes a bite of the olive oil cake I have made for dessert.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

For dessert, Proust's beloved madeleines and mirabelles jostled for attention with distinctly American-accented glazed doughnuts.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

He’s built custom projects for the Long Beach dessert shop SnoCorner and Peruvian food truck Mikhuna, along with major 30- and 40-foot catering trucks for high-profile clients like Google and Monster Energy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

He also asked for a bottle of cold water and a dish of skyr, an Icelandic yogurt-type dessert.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The courses begin with three savory bites before transitioning into full-fledged desserts, including a deconstructed version of her signature multilayered mousse cake, with flavors of brown rice and pecan praline.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

“When diners say my desserts are ‘not too sweet,’ that’s the ultimate Asian compliment.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

"You will see fast food, Indian breads and curries, desserts, and whatever else people have been sending," said Kaanita, a 21-year-old student.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

These ingredients are frequently added to ultra processed products, including flavored water, soft drinks, energy drinks, yogurt and desserts marketed as low in calories.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

“A dessert is a sweet food eaten at the end of a meal. Popular desserts include cake and custard and ice cream.”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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