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
Examples of Parmesan in a Sentence
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No-Fry Eggplant Parmesan Jamie Oliver is a household name thanks to his celebrity chef status.
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Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The popular Cheese Whiz ($7) is no spray cheese; it’s whipped Manchego and Parmesan on crostini.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Pasta, lemon, and Parmesan come together in alchemy to create something worthy of any table.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Add the garlic, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and milk and puree until smooth.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
Sprinkle the Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
4.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Super sides:Try the viral crispy garlic and Parmesan spuds
Questions or comments?
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Meatball Garlic Knot Sliders Italian-style meatballs smothered in marinara sauce served on buttery garlic knots with Parmesan cheese.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
Our Parmesan Crusted Chicken combines the cheese with breadcrumbs for crunch.
Substitutes That Act As A Binder
Oats
For an ingredient that's stirred into something like meatloaf, hamburger meat, or a moist casserole, there are several alternatives.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The popular Cheese Whiz ($7) is no spray cheese; it’s whipped Manchego and Parmesan on crostini.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Pasta, lemon, and Parmesan come together in alchemy to create something worthy of any table.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
Add the garlic, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and milk and puree until smooth.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
Sprinkle the Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
4.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Super sides:Try the viral crispy garlic and Parmesan spuds
Questions or comments?
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Meatball Garlic Knot Sliders Italian-style meatballs smothered in marinara sauce served on buttery garlic knots with Parmesan cheese.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
Our Parmesan Crusted Chicken combines the cheese with breadcrumbs for crunch.
Substitutes That Act As A Binder
Oats
For an ingredient that's stirred into something like meatloaf, hamburger meat, or a moist casserole, there are several alternatives.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
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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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