As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish.
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Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Nov. 2022
Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite.
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Ben MimsCooking Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Oct. 2022
Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Oct. 2026
Five-Spice Pumpkin Bread This Five-Spice Pumpkin Bread takes a bold twist on the traditional recipe with roasted Autumn Frost squash and a zesty five-spice powder instead of classic pumpkin spice.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2026
Sapp Coffee Shop is arguably less famous than Jitlada, though cherished by generations of Angelenos for a late-morning breakfast of boat noodles, frankly pungent and biting back with meaty, crunchy textures.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Nov. 2026
In other research, analyses of molecules emitted from melanoma biopsy samples suggested that compounds such as the pungent chemical called 4-methyl decane could serve as a biomarker.
Stock acetaminophen or ibuprofen for aches and fever, a decongestant for stuffiness, guaifenesin to loosen chest mucus and dextromethorphan to calm a dry cough.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2026
Houston metro area showers should ease after sunrise Wednesday, but lingering clouds and a few passing showers could affect Veterans Day events before drier air arrives late at night.
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