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Recent Examples of floretAccording to the update, the broccoli florets at the center of the recall — as well as the states where they were distributed — are the same described in the previous advisory: 12-ounce packages of Marketside Broccoli Florets with a best-by date of Dec. 10, 2024, and a lot code reading BFFG327A6.—Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025 Spiny charred florets soak up bright squash purée and chili coconut crema, each bite punctuated by the pop of spiced pecans and tart pomegranate seeds.—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 The florets soak up just enough of that seasoned oil, roasting until tender with slightly crispy edges.—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for floret
Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets)
▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions
▪ 1 c. raisins
▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted)
Mix together:
▪ 1 c. mayonnaise
▪ 2 T. sugar
▪ 2 T. vinegar
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Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram,
13 June 2017
Broccoli Salad
▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets)
▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions
▪ 1 c. raisins
▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted)
Mix together:
▪ 1 c. mayonnaise
▪ 2 T. sugar
▪ 2 T. vinegar
1.
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Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram.com,
13 June 2017
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Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Every September, the park hosts the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to celebrate Southeastern Native American culture, according to Macon's tourism website, and holds a Lantern Light Tour in the spring coinciding with the city's popular cherry blossom festival.
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