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Recent Examples of fillingsEgg rolls have thicker wrappers with hearty fillings like pork or chicken; they are fried and served with various dipping sauces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026 This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026 To create a balanced meal, pair them with fiber-rich fillings like vegetables, beans, or avocado.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
10 June 2026 The two most popular fillings are pastry cream and jam made from the region’s Itxassou black cherries, but don’t just try one.—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026 Their cake included alternating vanilla and chocolate layers with fillings of cannoli and chocolate pot de créme.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026 Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026 Led by Chef Jonathan Leonard, the counter service-only restaurant will offer handmade empanadas with unique fillings, like Caribbean oxtail and Cajun crab mac & cheese.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026 The restoration to the Parthenon, which was built in the 5th century BCE as a site of worship to the goddess Athena, included the addition of fillings of marble; the blocks of stone were inserted into the roof of the western facade of the formidable temple.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
Which explains why her practice offers services that range from medical such as treating skin tags and alopecia, to surgical, to cosmetic procedure such as microneedling, PRP, fillers, and Sculptra.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For the centerpieces, consider using muted blue or red glass vases and filling them with white flowers surrounded by green fillers to offset the colors on the table.
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Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.
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Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
The wide and shallow make of this casserole dish is a hefty $120 off and just the right vehicle for dishes that are better crisp—stuffings, mac and cheese, ratatouille, the list goes on.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 Dec. 2025