Definition of raisin
: a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat
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Appetizers also include truffle potato wedges ($9), shrimp taquitos ($10) and sweet potatoes loaded with chorizo, pine nuts, golden raisins, cilantro, harissa, cheese and sour cream ($10).
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Toss carrots, coconut, walnuts, raisins, and remaining ½ cup oil in another medium bowl.
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In a large bowl, combine quinoa, radishes, pecans, raisins, cranberries and mint and chives.
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In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, walnuts, and raisins, dates, or chocolate chips.
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In a small bowl, combine the raisins with warm water to cover and let stand until plump, about 10 minutes.
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Combine the flours, remaining sugar, raisins, candied peels, salt, and spices in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook (or in a large mixing bowl) and mix on low speed.
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Mix in raisins and Aleppo-style pepper; season with salt.
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Human food including chocolate, coffee, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and xylitol.
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Origin and Etymology of raisin
Middle English, from Anglo-French, grape, raisin, from Latin racemus cluster of grapes or berries — more at raceme
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: a sweet dried grape used for food
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