as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality.
2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Vogue’s Standout Product: The Lime Basil & Mandarin scent—sweet, zingy, and uplifting—is an enduring classic.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
The zingy lemon-yellow coloring is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used in limited quantities in foods, drugs and cosmetics.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
So, mellow butter yellow, zingy brat green, and soft peach fuzz.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
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Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Vogue’s Standout Product: The Lime Basil & Mandarin scent—sweet, zingy, and uplifting—is an enduring classic.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
The zingy lemon-yellow coloring is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used in limited quantities in foods, drugs and cosmetics.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
So, mellow butter yellow, zingy brat green, and soft peach fuzz.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
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The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ginger liqueur is a sweet and spicy spirit made from fresh or dried ginger root, often combined with other ingredients like vanilla, citrus, or honey to balance its strong, zesty flavor.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Notes of ripe peach and lemon cream are moderated with a zesty profile of acidity and a fresh finish.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: The most expensive Senate race in the nation this year could have been delicious.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The more the soil dries out, the more pungent flavor the turnips will take on.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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Some of the most common ingredients include: Ginger: The root of this pungent plant contains compounds called gingerols, which are known for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Remember that the soup stock will be a bit salty when adjusting the topping.Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Veggies and Hummus Veggies and hummus is crunchy, salty, and satisfying, making for an excellent late-night snack.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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