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a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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For a final burst of flavor, a sprinkle of brown sugar and a touch of vinegar create the ideal blend of sweet and tangy.
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
Classic Beef Wellington gets a Southern upgrade with mustard greens in place of mushrooms and salty, tangy prosciutto to boost the flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
These cherries are smaller and brighter than regular sweet cherries, and have a distinct tangy flavor.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
The wedges roast until caramelized and tender, then get layered over a tangy bed of citrusy yogurt that cuts through their sweetness.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
Classic Beef Wellington gets a Southern upgrade with mustard greens in place of mushrooms and salty, tangy prosciutto to boost the flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
These cherries are smaller and brighter than regular sweet cherries, and have a distinct tangy flavor.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
The wedges roast until caramelized and tender, then get layered over a tangy bed of citrusy yogurt that cuts through their sweetness.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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