to perfection
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: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.
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From appetizers like savory tarts, fresh oysters, and charcuterie boards to heartier dishes like chicken Provençal, beef bourguignon, or juicy steaks cooked to perfection, the French know how to do food.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Or try this Cosori air fryer that has nine settings to crisp up, tenderize, and reheat your food to perfection.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
In a new study, scientists developed a method to boil an egg that may cook both the yolk and white to perfection, which enhancing its nutritional content.
—Korin Miller, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 19 of 20 Cornbread Crostini Similar to Italian biscotti that is baked twice to get extra crispy, this recipe begins with a pan of cornbread and baked to perfection.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Or try this Cosori air fryer that has nine settings to crisp up, tenderize, and reheat your food to perfection.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
In a new study, scientists developed a method to boil an egg that may cook both the yolk and white to perfection, which enhancing its nutritional content.
—Korin Miller, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 19 of 20 Cornbread Crostini Similar to Italian biscotti that is baked twice to get extra crispy, this recipe begins with a pan of cornbread and baked to perfection.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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