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spoonful

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /




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Then came the spices: oregano, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes and a spoonful of harissa for smoky heat.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Stir a spoonful into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water and grated parmesan, and you get something creamy and cohesive in seconds.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

A spoonful should hold together — but only just.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

A spoonful of miso melts into the broth, followed by a pour of coconut cream.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

"Sounds good," George said, before eating a spoonful of her yogurt.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene




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