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And in the gravy, instead of adding cream as many classic recipes do, I use milk and stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard and lemon juice, which also helps cut the weight of the dish and perk up the other ingredients.
Source: https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-06-08/summer-best-chicken-pot-pie-with-herbs-recipe
Any time I receive word that there’s a new joint in the works, it’s safe to say my ears perk up just a little bit more.
"But my first reaction was no, let's just perk up the ones we have and that would also save quite a bit of money."
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/new-design-yukon-signs-1.7071531?cmp=rss
If your ears perk up anytime you hear the words ‘Apple’ and ‘sale’ in the same breath, we’ve got something that will certainly get your attention.
It began to "perk up" on its approach, "and just as it went into the north end, it really, really ramped up," he said.
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/storm-damage-winnipeg-wind-hail-1.6947401?cmp=rss
“That speaks highly of DirecTV to extend the trust in us to take some big, kind of silly swings with the understanding that’s the type of thing that stands out now and makes audiences’ ears perk up.”
The prehistoric past can perk up the present.
Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/05/10/dinosaur-fossil-exhibits-the-west/
Those with a keen interest in history will perk up at the Easter Egg references to true events (although of course, it’s important to remember that this version of Queen Charlotte and King George’s life is embellished to fit into the world of Bridgerton).