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  • noun Plural form of pavlova.

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Examples

  • Either use the crunchy-all-the-way-through basic meringue or a chewy-in-the-center version associated with traditional pavlovas, and top it off with whatever appeals.

    Easier-Than-Pie Meringue 2011

  • Everyone pitched in: Aussie pop star Guy Sebastian the first winner of "Australian Idol" in 2003 performed; the embassy chef hand-made 500 mini-pavlovas for dessert; and the evening raised $70,000.

    A swell of good spirits Post 2011

  • Putting dubious food folklore aside, pavlovas are amazing because they are such a delicate artistry of contrasts.

    Berry Pavlova with Rhubarb-Lime Custard Filling Sarah Lenz 2009

  • It is clear, though, that pavlovas were named after Russian ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova when she toured both New Zealand and Australia in 1926.

    Berry Pavlova with Rhubarb-Lime Custard Filling Sarah Lenz 2009

  • Giving my angsty attitude toward gaudy displays of patriotism, I was pleased to find that pavlovas are not American at all.

    Berry Pavlova with Rhubarb-Lime Custard Filling Sarah Lenz 2009

  • Putting dubious food folklore aside, pavlovas are amazing because they are such a delicate artistry of contrasts.

    Archive 2009-07-01 Sarah Lenz 2009

  • Giving my angsty attitude toward gaudy displays of patriotism, I was pleased to find that pavlovas are not American at all.

    Archive 2009-07-01 Sarah Lenz 2009

  • I recently discovered pavlovas, thanks to Martha Stewart.

    Archive 2009-07-01 Sarah Lenz 2009

  • It is clear, though, that pavlovas were named after Russian ballet dancer, Anna Pavlova when she toured both New Zealand and Australia in 1926.

    Archive 2009-07-01 Sarah Lenz 2009

  • I recently discovered pavlovas, thanks to Martha Stewart.

    Berry Pavlova with Rhubarb-Lime Custard Filling Sarah Lenz 2009

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