noun
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A savory snack.
adjective
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Tasty, attractive to the palate.
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The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious.
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Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
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The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods.
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Umami, modern
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The savory rabbit soup contrasted well with the sweet cucumber sandwiches with jam.
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Morally or ethically acceptable.
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Readers are to be warned that quotations in this chapter contain some not so savory language.
Examples of savory in a Sentence
Please bring a sweet or savory dish to share.
Supper was the usual savory cuisine and pleasant conversation.
I could happily forgo the chocolate, but I did like crisps and savory snacks.
We were offered an aperitif in the lounge before lunch and were served a delicious kir along with olives, nuts and savory nibbles.
Follow your nose at lunchtime for delicious savory and sweet crepes, made to order.
They are also good in a savory tomato sauce.
There are even savory treats like cheese spread and crackers.
Talk about mouthwatering... Perfectly poached halibut in the sweet, savory juices of carrots, cabbage and Alsace bacon combined.
Potted meats make use of small pieces set in savory jelly.
Ginger, which is used in a vast array of sweet and savory dishes around the world, is a tender, creeping perennial.
Tom's serves strawberry, honey dew and other bubble tea flavors if you are looking for sweet flavors to go with savory dishes.
Vegetarian, trail mix and indulgent salmon/cheese/sauce versions are available, or pick your own savory and sweet toppings.
Children love savory biscuits, try Quaker's mini rice cakes with different flavors.
Make savory Choux buns, by adding 60g cheese, mustard and black pepper to the mixture after the eggs.
Use cooked leeks in savory flans or wrap slices of cooked ham around cooked leeks top with cheese sauce and brown under a grill.
The environmental impact of the toxic waste is to create a new breed of more savory locust.
Equally popular in sweet as well as savory dishes, food pairings include matching mint with chocolate, apples and citrus fruits.
Create popular cocktail snacks, eat with savory pancakes or make sausage rolls with puff pastry!
Also on site is a coffee shop selling a wide range of delicious cakes, scones, quiches and savory pies.
Fresh winter savory leaves can be used as a substitute for black pepper.
Flavor profiles include traditional soy sauce and light to strong meaty profiles; vegetable bouillon, savory beef and chicken and hickory smoke.
Cornwall is perhaps best known for its pasties a savory dish made from pastry containing suet.
I've had the most delicious artichokes I've ever tasted, in another of their savory tarts.
The main course was a simple choice of savory cr è pes or griddled tuna served with saffron rice and haricots verts.
Cheese Cheese slices and spreads Cottage and cream cheese Snacks Crisps, salted peanuts and cheese savory biscuits.
This collection of cookbooks interprets the savory flavors of international cuisines for the animal-free, vegan diet.
Later in the flight, we offer more options -- hot sandwiches, chilled salads, light breakfasts, fresh fruits and savory snacks.
You may have unwittingly connected these sensory cues every time you followed eating savory food with a sweet food.
Of everything black crew members are savory secrets are.
Make a savory dressing for grilled monk fish with crushed Fennel Seeds, olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped onion and salt.
These mixed alcoholic drinks run the gamut from sweet to savory and have topped the list of the most preferred drinks for many years.
Fancier embellishments like pickled green beans, cucumber spears and preserved hot peppers add interest to savory mixed drinks, especially those made with vegetable juices.
This easy summer recipe is both sweet and savory.
Maybe she would enjoy something more savory.
Savory marinades offer a bevy of options to infuse what could otherwise be a bland meal with a ton of flavor.
Cinnamon in a savory dish would not be a surprise here.
Whether you like spicy, sweet, savory, or something else, there's sure to be a salmon filet recipe that will perfectly suit your mood.
They can range from a very simple plate of mixed olives or spiced nuts to a complex omelet or savory pastry.
For example, while mashed bananas and applesauce are viable egg substitutes, you wouldn't want to use them in a casserole or other savory dish.
Shredded coconut can be toasted and used as a topping for all kinds of things, from ice cream to savory main dishes.
It features both sweet and savory concoctions that can be made with the juicer.
Apple Burgers - If you're adventurous, try these savory burgers made from apples.
Spice it up - For lighter fare, consider squeezing lime juice over the corn instead of butter and sprinkling with a touch of ground red pepper for a sweet and savory combination treat.
Try adding nibs to salads or even savory dishes such as casseroles and pasta.
It can be eaten raw, made into juice, and used in sweet and savory dishes.
In recent years, many cooks and chefs have taken to using the fruit not only in traditional desserts but also in unexpected ways in savory dishes.
Additionally, Greek yogurt can be used for savory and sweet purposes and for both cooking or snacking.
The term wheatberries is given to the whole-wheat kernel, which can be used for either sweet or savory dishes.
Pine nuts, gorgonzola cheese, and pears - This simple combination is rich and savory, with just a touch of sweetness from the pears.
The modern day Pinot Noirs from the Yarra Valley are beautifully fragrant, elegant and savory wines, and the Chardonnays are crisp yet complex wines with world class structure.