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the means or procedure for doing something
her recipe for attaining financial security is to save money, invest wisely, and live well within her means
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Each herb has its own story to tell, but collectively, these herbs, including (but not limited to) basil, parsley, mint, chives, tarragon, cilantro, dill, oregano, marjoram and chervil, can be used for a specific recipe, and they can also be used improvisationally and with creative abandon.
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Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
This recipe takes less than 30 minutes and is a great choice for a quick lunch or a colorful appetizer at your next gathering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Fogle and his family eat the loquats raw, and even experiment with adding them to food, including ice cream and chicken — a recipe that involves mixing the fruit with ginger and garlic.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Hormel is suing its archrival Johnsonville, alleging a former employee left with trade-secret recipes and market intelligence and brought them to the competitor.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
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Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
This recipe takes less than 30 minutes and is a great choice for a quick lunch or a colorful appetizer at your next gathering.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Fogle and his family eat the loquats raw, and even experiment with adding them to food, including ice cream and chicken — a recipe that involves mixing the fruit with ginger and garlic.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Hormel is suing its archrival Johnsonville, alleging a former employee left with trade-secret recipes and market intelligence and brought them to the competitor.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed has stuck to its wait-and-see approach despite President Donald Trump's calls for cuts.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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His elastic counter-melodic approach to the bass redefined the role of the instrument in jazz and helped Evans reshape the very concept of the piano trio.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete review process and methodology page.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Chaos testing, a methodology where systems are intentionally stressed to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, is gaining traction.—
Spencer Kimball,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Piaget has plenty to offer this year both in terms of a strong aesthetic and important stones, but also in technique.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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How To Freeze Butter for Longer Storage Freezing butter is a great way to extend its shelf life but there are a few things to keep in mind before simply tossing it into the freezer.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Recipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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