yolk
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Down the hall, ceramic eggs cover the walls while a giant yolk rests atop a mattress, turning a hospital bed into a commentary on fragility and birth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Once ladled into low bowls, each serving got a single glossy egg yolk and a small drift of fresh lemon zest.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
The possible answers were plain flour, salted butter, egg yolk and double cream.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
To investigate, the researchers turned to zebrafish embryos, which develop quickly and also contain large, yolk rich cells during early stages.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2026
I should side with my most tolerable brother, but I love a soft yolk to dip bread.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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Crack a few eggs on top, cover, and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are however you like them.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
Start with fully hard-boiled eggs: whites set, yolks cooked through but still tender.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
In my recipe, I haven’t used as many egg yolks as they do at the restaurant because I don’t want you to be burdened with leftover egg whites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Whisked egg yolks and sugar get spooned on top, like a frothy, golden ambrosia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Right before they go into the oven, I help Naano brush the tops of the cookies with egg yolks, like painting.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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