Parmesan
noun
Par·me·san
ˈpär-mə-ˌzän 
-ˌzhän,
-zən,
-ˌzan
: a very hard dry sharply flavored cheese that is sold grated or in wedges
sprinkled grated Parmesan over the spaghetti
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Homemade Chicken Stock - Level up your stock with Parmesan rinds.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese and toss.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Monica's pick: The grasshopper and warm olives with Parmesan cheese ($8.95).
—Monica Eng, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The sauce, which includes real Parmesan and Romano cheese, a splash of cream, and cornstarch for thickness,steams in a separate bowl under the chicken and broccoli.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese and toss.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Monica's pick: The grasshopper and warm olives with Parmesan cheese ($8.95).
—Monica Eng, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The sauce, which includes real Parmesan and Romano cheese, a splash of cream, and cornstarch for thickness,steams in a separate bowl under the chicken and broccoli.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Parmesan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parmesan. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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Parmesan
noun
Par·me·san
ˈpär-mə-ˌzän
-ˌzhän
-ˌzhän
-zən,
-ˌzan
: a very hard dry sharply flavored cheese that is sold grated or in wedges
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