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spoonful

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /




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Stir a spoonful into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water and grated parmesan, and you get something creamy and cohesive in seconds.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A pat of butter melting into everything, a scatter of cheese, a cool spoonful of sour cream.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Torched dessert cracks like ice, crème brûlée with salted caramel mousse and cloudberry compote, fire and frost in one spoonful.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

I blow on a spoonful of soup while Andre stands to make his announcement.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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