savory

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Within the U.S., the savory yogurt craze has been slow to take off.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods like soft drinks, bacon and other processed meats, frozen meals, packaged baked goods and packaged savory snacks like chips account for more than 50% of the calories the average American consumes each day.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Herbs: Specifically, thyme, tarragon and rosemary — aromatic herbs that go well in almost any savory dish.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Now, though, he wanted to cook a perfect meal, a savory jollof rice or his special stew with arigbe, to show her how well he could cook.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

"Eight Treasure Duck," the old man murmured to himself, licking his lips as if he were tasting the savory flavors.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin