savory
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Sweet and savory is a match made in heaven.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
It lends vegetable-heavy dishes some of the savory satisfaction we often associate with long-cooked meats or all-afternoon braises, but at a fraction of the cost and effort.
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
It’s softer, more savory, a little more substantial, but still gives the homestyle feel and comfort of a biscuit in the morning.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
So when the pig was done, the spit no longer to be turned, the table garnished, everyone sat down to feast on all the savory flesh he craved.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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