flaky
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Flaky hake-fish in a light, briny parsley sauce and an emulsion of olive oil, on a bed of smashed potatoes.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
Use the related recipe for Flaky Pie Dough, which you can make with vegan butter, if desired.
From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2022
Flaky, generously filled quesadillas are also a strong move.
From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2019
Q. Flaky fertile friend: I have a friend whom I was extremely close with up until about a year ago.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2016
Flaky particles of soil stung his face like myriad needle-pricks as he braced himself against the buffeting force of the gale.
From Monsoons of Death by Vance, Gerald
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