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savory

[sey-vuh-ree] / ˈseɪ və ri /


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The result is bright, savory and surprisingly elegant for something that began with opening a can.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Given enough time, they become sweet, savory and almost improbably rich, developing a depth of flavor that feels far meatier than the humble vegetable itself.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Or, more specifically, dried buttermilk: tangy, savory, rich with dairy flavor, yet shelf-stable enough to live indefinitely in the back of a pantry waiting for its moment to shine.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s fast, deeply savory, and exactly the kind of thing you make when you want comfort without the extra steps.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Here I dressed down the rabbit and fed Frightful some of the more savory bites from a young falcon’s point of view: the liver, the heart, the brain.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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