noun
a hyphenated compound word used to describe a specific texture or quality of food
adjective
describing the texture of something that is both tender and crisp
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The chef prepared the vegetables to be tender-crisp for the stir-fry dish.
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I like my vegetables cooked tender-crisp, not too soft.
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These veggies are gonna be tender-crisp and delicious!
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Her words were tender-crisp, carefully chosen yet impactful.