How to Use delectable in a Sentence
- The meals he prepares are always delectable.
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Pro tip: The one on the far right has delectable coconut shrimp.
— Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023 -
The draw is its delectable aroma that smells good enough to eat.
— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024 -
The Brasserie Porte Rouge features delectable sharables and hearty plates.
— Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023 -
The delectable empanadas and the cocktails at the bar offered a refreshing break from the heat.
— Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Oct. 2023 -
Menudo, the delectable Mexican soup of chewy tripe, has the power to yank you out of the shadowy depths of a hangover.
— Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2023 -
The restaurant teams are clearly inspired to serve the most delectable cuisine to food lovers — day in and day out.
— Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023 -
The great thing about Chicago is that no matter the time of year, there are always delectable things to eat across this fair city.
— Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Here, some of the most delectable wine advent calendars of 2022 that'll rev you up for the most wonderful time of the year.
— Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Nov. 2022 -
The Man’s squeezebox habit isn’t the show’s only jolt of delectable humor.
— Celia Wren, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023 -
Lunch specials like the delectable spicy-pork were only around 10 to 12 bucks.
— Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 21 Dec. 2022 -
Both of our test cars had enough delectable extras to rival a Rolls-Royce.
— Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 10 Aug. 2023 -
This soup is a delectable variation of our All-You-Can-Eat soup.
— Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 5 Jan. 2023 -
The Lobster Trap is one of the best places in town to eat, attracting people from all over the Cape with their delectable lobster rolls.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023 -
The trip fulfilled a lifelong dream for the wife, who wandered around enraptured in the land of waltzes and delectable pastries.
— Sam Kean, wsj.com, 7 Apr. 2023 -
Don’t miss: The delectable French onion soup, which somehow also contains a brick of cheese.
— Christie Fitzpatrick, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2023 -
But the base of a memorably delectable brown sauce is always soy paste.
— Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 25 Jan. 2023 -
In the ’90s, the eatery acquiesced to selling its delectable sauces in jars, and Rao’s Specialty Foods was born.
— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023 -
This one has it all: silky-smooth cheesecake, delectable pralines, and a boozy note of bourbon.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023 -
As a startup, your job is to whet the user’s appetite with a single, delectable dish.
— Igor Ryabenkiy, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 -
Simply rip your packet open, toss it in the pan with your veggie or protein of choice, and voilà—you’ve got a delectable spicy-sweet meal.
— Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023 -
There's 20 delectable snacks per container, and each one boasts 10mg of CBD.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2022 -
This tasty recipe requires just five minutes of prep time and boasts a delectable mango salsa made with jalapeño and cilantro.
— Brittany Natale, Redbook, 28 July 2023 -
Teacakes, pies and tarts are a few delectable picks when brainstorming your menu for high tea.
— Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022 -
From fruit bites to chocolate treats, these make-ahead options make for a filling and delectable pick-me-up option.
— Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022 -
Why not make use of them with a delectable sweet potato rolls recipe that only requires an hour of rising time.
— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023 -
The Chocolate Lover’s Guide Indulge for a moment or two by learning more about this most delectable treat.
— Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023 -
The crimson in that delectable delight is a reminder of the power of migration.
— Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024 -
Best to order simply: dishes like the straightforward, well prepared short rib and a delectable sticky toffee cake for dessert.
— Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 -
The couple’s young daughter did her homework near the counter while Isaac and I sampled wild leeks prepared three different ways, mashed pumpkin, and a delectable roast mackerel.
— Helen Schulman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
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The flesh is firm and juicy, the skin delectable, the flavor briny.
— Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019 -
The delectable costumes by artist Mark Ryden are a feast for the eyes.
— Coastmag, Orange County Register, 20 June 2017 -
More from the pit: The crispy skin on the smoked chicken ($6.99 for a half bird) is a delectable bite and admirably kept the meat from getting too dry.
— Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2018 -
On the cover of the Feb 18 edition of Bon Appetit is this delectable soup soup.
— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018 -
The Sugar Shack makes all their own cookies, and with Halloween right around the corner, these folks will have lots of spooky delectables.
— Brian Kelly | Bkelly@al.com, AL.com, 11 Oct. 2017 -
The seasonings in the sauce made this dish most delectable.
— Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, 13 July 2018 -
Shops across the country are marking the day with fried freebies and delectable deals.
— Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 30 May 2018 -
Vetements x Reebok scarves! black and white L.L. Bean snowflake socks!—to wrap you in delectable warmth.
— Kirby Marzec, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2017 -
She is bared and enjoyed as a delectable treat for her onscreen lover and all of us in the audience.
— Rhonda Garelick, The Cut, 23 Oct. 2017 -
Both the tiny fried lobster turnovers and the crispy-edge scallop dumplings, round like little pies, were delectable.
— Kate Washington, sacbee, 25 May 2018 -
The purveyor of pastries and other delectables is looking to open as many as 200 franchises across the U.S. over the next five years.
— Charles Passy, WSJ, 5 May 2018 -
Curious eaters will have to travel all the way to the Emerald Isle for a taste, making the cuisine all the more delectable.
— Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2018 -
From this, steam rising to coat your nasal passages with delectable, moist warmth as the scent travels down to your mouth.
— Sari Botton, Longreads, 2 Oct. 2017 -
These creme de la creme sequences are delectable, reminding you why people go to the movies in the first place: to see things move.
— J.r. Jones, Chicago Reader, 26 Apr. 2018 -
In her navy blue food truck kitchen, Mitchell works wonders, whipping up delectables for happy hour and dinner.
— Dwight Brown, Essence, 7 Sep. 2019 -
That could change with a new project by New Belgium brewery, makers of the beloved Fat Tire and other delectable brews.
— James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2019 -
Task: Be the first person to get a selfie with a delectable dancing demoness.
— OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 Sep. 2017 -
The squash tagine with preserved lemon and mint is delectable, as are the sweet potato tofu casserole and Lebanese eggplant stew.
— Todd Plummer, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2019 -
One lucky Insider will win a box of delectable gourmet snacks.
— Detroit Free Press, 23 June 2017 -
Even so, the selection looks a delectable as any meal kit service.
— SELF, 1 Jan. 2019 -
The cinnamon-sugar milk that serves as the encore for each bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a delectable dessert in its own right.
— Andy Staples, SI.com, 2 Oct. 2017 -
Plants from a packet of Golden Bantam corn, a delectable variety dating back to 1902, ripen over the course of more than a week.
— Lee Reich, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2017 -
Pop into Jessie Black and try resisting the urge to buy one of the designer's delectable cashmere throws.
— Genevieve Mimeault, ELLE Decor, 24 Oct. 2016 -
Sadly, peony season is over, but that makes way for the delectable dahlia, which is back for the rest of the summer and early fall and is my firm, current favorite.
— Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, 15 July 2019 -
Nico’s has been around for 20 years and is still one of the best Italian restaurants in town, but business seems slow despite the delectable grilled calamari with a smokey chili dressing.
— Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2017 -
Your Easter brunch already features some delectable bites, but this deep-dish quiche will take the decadence to a whole new level.
— Beth Lipton, Country Living, 8 Mar. 2019 -
Pop into Jessie Black and try resisting the urge to buy one of the designer's delectable cashmere throws.
— Genevieve Mimeault, ELLE Decor, 24 Oct. 2016 -
So why does the little moon have such an unusual, delectable, shape?
— Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 10 Mar. 2017 -
Skilled baristas know that achieving the perfect complex flavor profile for a delectable shot of espresso is as much art as science.
— Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2020 -
With delectable-looking treats aplenty and kindness abounding, the series (barring the most recent season) is pure joy.
— Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2020
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