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Examples of Gorgonzola in a Sentence
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Measure out into a medium bowl the milk, mascarpone and Gorgonzola cheese.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
The production process for Gorgonzola is typical of blue cheeses.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
But there are other worrisome things outside of the great croquette confluence, like how Manny seems to have no idea what to do with cheese curds, and Kenny’s plan for a crab rangoon salad with a Gorgonzola cheese cream, which makes Tom and Carla trade panicked looks.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2024
This pasta is full of bold flavors, combining rosemary with garlic, lemon and Gorgonzola and parmesan cheeses.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
The sautéed tips and tortellini are tossed in a rich Gorgonzola cream sauce, then served with baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts, and topped with crispy prosciutto.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 Jan. 2024
Combine maple bacon, fresh fruit, and Gorgonzola cheese to add flavor to this unique dish.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Some blue cheeses to consider include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
One of its specialty pies is the Killer Bee, topped with charred pepperoni, soppressata sausage, Gorgonzola cheese and chili honey.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Gorgonzola, Italy
First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
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“Gorgonzola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gorgonzola. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
Gorgonzola
noun
Gor·gon·zo·la
ˌgȯr-gən-ˈzō-lə
: a cheese of Italian origin ripened by veins of greenish blue mold
Etymology
named for Gorgonzola, town in Italy where the cheese was first made
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