cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Top each with salsa and a sprinkle of cilantro, and serve.
Makes 2 to 4 servings.
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
The cut is carnally satisfying and a joy to eat with all four of Time and Tide sauces: au poivre, vin jaune cream, cilantro caper, and (my favorite) cashew salsa macha.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn.
—Frida Garza, WIRED, 19 Oct. 2024
Crumble feta into a small bowl; stir in egg, cilantro, parsley, mint and oregano.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
The cut is carnally satisfying and a joy to eat with all four of Time and Tide sauces: au poivre, vin jaune cream, cilantro caper, and (my favorite) cashew salsa macha.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn.
—Frida Garza, WIRED, 19 Oct. 2024
Crumble feta into a small bowl; stir in egg, cilantro, parsley, mint and oregano.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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