pecorino
noun
pec·o·ri·no
ˌpe-kə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 
often capitalized
: any of various cheeses of Italian origin made from sheep's milk
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There is also the Lasagna Verde pizza available, which mixes oregano, basil, mozzarella, pecorino and bechamel sauce.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cap, for example, features two eggs, green onion and pecorino with herbs and olive oil ($19 for a 12″) while the Pig and Cow offers prosciutto, burrata, arugula, grated parmesan, and balsamic drizzle with olive oil and cracked pepper ($17 for a 12″ and $20 for a 16″).
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Main course offerings include lamb lasagna with mint and pecorino, pork skewer tacos and sous vide duck.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Of course, when testing out the various recipes, the researchers went through a hefty amount of pecorino: Giacomo Bartolucci, another author on the study, estimates that 11 pounds of cheese were used.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cap, for example, features two eggs, green onion and pecorino with herbs and olive oil ($19 for a 12″) while the Pig and Cow offers prosciutto, burrata, arugula, grated parmesan, and balsamic drizzle with olive oil and cracked pepper ($17 for a 12″ and $20 for a 16″).
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Main course offerings include lamb lasagna with mint and pecorino, pork skewer tacos and sous vide duck.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Of course, when testing out the various recipes, the researchers went through a hefty amount of pecorino: Giacomo Bartolucci, another author on the study, estimates that 11 pounds of cheese were used.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Pecorino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecorino. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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