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also smokey
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as in sooty
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Stand by Me From Lafayette Steakhouse This smoky cocktail blends Macallan 12yo and Drambuie with ginger honey syrup, then served under a cloche for a striking effect.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Its medium-to-large head is smoky purple when cooked and matures in 80 days.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2024
Talisker is a rich, smoky whisky featuring dark fruit flavors, black pepper, and a persistent maritime influence.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
These classic collards are cooked low and slow in a stockpot with smoky ingredients to give them an extra boost of flavor.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Its medium-to-large head is smoky purple when cooked and matures in 80 days.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2024
Talisker is a rich, smoky whisky featuring dark fruit flavors, black pepper, and a persistent maritime influence.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
These classic collards are cooked low and slow in a stockpot with smoky ingredients to give them an extra boost of flavor.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Smoky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoky. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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