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Butter And Onions

Sounds like: but-er and un-yunz Food / Culture Food / family tradition

Meaning

What it means

Classic topping context for pierogi.

Butter and onions is a food phrase strongly associated with serving pierogi in Pittsburgh-area family cooking.

Usage

Use it like this

“Put extra butter and onions on the pierogies.”
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Local note

Why it feels Pittsburgh

Food phrase that works best linked to pierogi pages.

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