spoonful

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Maybe a spoonful of jam loosened with warm water.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

A spoonful of miso whisked into broth or a can of beans folded in at the right moment can stand in for hours of slow development.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Finish with a swirl of chili oil, fresh herbs — basil, parsley or dill — and a spoonful of yogurt or cream.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Secret ingredient number one: a spoonful of dried mushroom gravy mix.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

I took a steaming spoonful and let it sit in my mouth until I had sucked out all the flavor before swallowing.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff