1
a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
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The Girl Scouts Lemonade Snappers, shortbread crisps with lemon truffle centers, was an Innovation Awards finalist this year.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
Look for dishes like Wagyu gyoza ($22); the White Lotus sushi roll ($26), made with popcorn shrimp tempura, avocado, asparagus, tuna and wasabi truffle soy; cauliflower ($15) with red dates and pine nuts; and Chilean seabass with truffle miso ($47).
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
Polenta cakes with wild mushrooms were warm and homey, like slices of toasted cornbread, and the gorgonzola truffle sauce (both known for being strong flavors) was surprisingly subtle.
—Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
Their sandwich choices include truffle brie and caviar deviled egg.
—Dorothy Elder, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
Look for dishes like Wagyu gyoza ($22); the White Lotus sushi roll ($26), made with popcorn shrimp tempura, avocado, asparagus, tuna and wasabi truffle soy; cauliflower ($15) with red dates and pine nuts; and Chilean seabass with truffle miso ($47).
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
Polenta cakes with wild mushrooms were warm and homey, like slices of toasted cornbread, and the gorgonzola truffle sauce (both known for being strong flavors) was surprisingly subtle.
—Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
Their sandwich choices include truffle brie and caviar deviled egg.
—Dorothy Elder, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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