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Use a sharp paring knife or the curved tip of a vegetable peeler to remove any larger sprouts from the potato.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The ribs should feel tender and give easily when pierced with a fork or paring knife.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Using a paring knife, lightly score a border along the perimeter of the puff pastry about a 1/4 inch away from the edges.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
With a sharp paring knife, score the pork fat cap in a crosshatch.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The ribs should feel tender and give easily when pierced with a fork or paring knife.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Using a paring knife, lightly score a border along the perimeter of the puff pastry about a 1/4 inch away from the edges.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
With a sharp paring knife, score the pork fat cap in a crosshatch.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Paring knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paring%20knife. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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