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For Sunday breakfast, I make orange and ricotta pancakes, crepes and eggs. You know men, we usually go for breakfast because it's the easiest thing to cook and then we try to make it seem fancy.
Hugh Jackman

Meaning of "ricotta" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RICOTTA

Italian, from Latin recocta recooked, from recoquere, from re- + coquere to cook.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RICOTTA

ricotta  [rɪˈkɒtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RICOTTA

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Ricotta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RICOTTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ricotta

Ricotta

Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese made from sheep milk whey left over from the production of cheese. Like other whey cheeses, it is made by coagulating the keratin proteins that remain after the casein has been used to make cheese, notably albumin and globulin. Thus, ricotta can be eaten by persons with casein intolerance. Ricotta uses whey, the liquid that remains after straining curds when making cheese. Most of the milk protein is removed when cheese is made, but some protein remains in the whey, mostly albumin. This remaining protein can be harvested if the whey is first allowed to become more acidic by additional fermentation. Then the acidified whey is heated to near boiling. The combination of low pH and high temperature denatures the protein and causes it to precipitate out, forming a fine curd. Once cooled, the curd is separated by passing through a fine cloth. Ricotta curds are creamy white in appearance, slightly sweet in taste, and contain around 13% fat. In this form, it is somewhat similar in texture to some cottage cheese variants, though considerably lighter. It is highly perishable.

Definition of ricotta in the English dictionary

The definition of ricotta in the dictionary is a soft white unsalted cheese made from sheep's milk, used esp in making ravioli and gnocchi.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RICOTTA


blotter
ˈblɒtə
boycotter
ˈbɔɪkɒtə
cotta
ˈkɒtə
cottar
ˈkɒtə
cotter
ˈkɒtə
dotter
ˈdɒtə
globetrotter
ˈɡləʊbˌtrɒtə
gotta
ˈɡɒtə
hotter
ˈhɒtə
lotta
ˈlɒtə
otter
ˈɒtə
pelota
pəˈlɒtə
plotter
ˈplɒtə
potter
ˈpɒtə
rotter
ˈrɒtə
slotter
ˈslɒtə
spotter
ˈspɒtə
terracotta
ˌtɛrəˈkɒtə
trainspotter
ˈtreɪnspɒtə
trotter
ˈtrɒtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RICOTTA

rickety
rickey
rickle
rickly
rickrack
Rickrolling
ricksha
rickshaw
rickstand
rickstick
ricky-tick
rickyard
ricochet
ricochetted
ricochetting
Ricoeur
ricrac
RICS
rictal
rictus

WORDS THAT END LIKE RICOTTA

Barletta
beretta
betta
Birgitta
bruschetta
Calcutta
Caltanissetta
chatta
dupatta
Gambetta
gutta
Kenyatta
outta
parramatta
Quetta
regatta
Rosetta
stretta
Valletta
vendetta

Synonyms and antonyms of ricotta in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «ricotta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RICOTTA

Find out the translation of ricotta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ricotta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ricotta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

凝乳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ricotta
570 millions of speakers

English

ricotta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ricotta
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الريكوتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рикотта
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ricota
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ricotta
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ricotta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ricotta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ricotta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リコッタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리코 타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ricotta
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ricotta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரிகோட்டா ஆனது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिकोटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

italyan peyniri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ricotta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ricotta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рикотта
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ricotta
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ρικότα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ricotta
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ricotta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ricotta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ricotta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RICOTTA»

The term «ricotta» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.935 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RICOTTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ricotta

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2 QUOTES WITH «RICOTTA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ricotta.
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Hugh Jackman
For Sunday breakfast, I make orange and ricotta pancakes, crepes and eggs. You know men, we usually go for breakfast because it's the easiest thing to cook and then we try to make it seem fancy.
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Hugh Jackman
Breakfast is my specialty. I admit it's the easiest meal to cook, but I make everything with a twist, like lemon ricotta pancakes or bacon that's baked instead of fried.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RICOTTA»

Discover the use of ricotta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ricotta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from ...
Dav Pilkey. READY FOR law not came“ a! CAPTAIN UNDERPA HTS ~19 SIDEKICKS rm MIGRIATQRI 9? CA PTA TH UHDERPAH T5 mm SIDEKICK-'5 RICKY RICOTTA'S RICKY RICOTTA'S MMHW ...
Dav Pilkey, 2014
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Fundamentals of Cheese Science
A secondary precipitation, in which the whey from Ricotta cheese manufacture is acidified to pH 5.4 with citric acid, heated to 80°C, and treated as for Ricotta, is therefore sometimes practiced in order to recover remaining whey proteins in the  ...
P. F. Fox, 2000
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Astro-Activity Book O' Fun
With cool crossword puzzles, witty word finds, perplexing puzzles, and just-hilarious jokes, this activity book is a whole galaxy of fun. It will also include fun facts about the solar system and other super-duper space-related stuff.
Dav Pilkey, Martin Ontiveros, 2006
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs From ...
Now it's up to Ricky and his Mighty Robot to plug their noses and send those stinkers back into space! Originally published in 2003, this edition features brand-new full-color illustrations and mini-comics throughout!
Dav Pilkey, 2015
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Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian
Frittelle di Ricotta ( Ricotta Fritters) Makes about 36 2" fritters These surprisingly light fritters are best constructed with freshly made ricotta; if only commercial ricotta is available, drain off any excess moisture before proceeding. 3 eggs, lightly ...
Saveur Magazine, 2008
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A Baker's Odyssey: Celebrating Time-honored Recipes from ...
Cannoli italy MAKES ABOUT 24 PASTRIES BAKERIES ALL OVER SICILY MAKE CANNOLI, thin, crisp, tube-shaped pastry shells filled with sweetened sheep's- milk ricotta mixed with finely chopped candied citron or orange peel or with mini ...
Greg Patent, Dave McLean, 2007
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Uranium Unicorns from ...
Ricky Ricotta fears the worst when he hears rumors that Uncle Unicorn is hatching a plan to build a destructive robot of his own that will finally help him succeed in taking over the Earth and becoming sole ruler of it.
Dav Pilkey, 2009
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Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home
Pasta with Greens and Ricotta TOTAL TIME 20 minutes SERVINGS 4 to 6 MENU Begin a meal of Pasta with Greens and Ricotta with Antipasto Salad (see page 1 18) or Greek Diced Vegetable Salad (see page 127). End with Fresh Orange ...
‎1994
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Rick Bayless Mexican Kitchen
F YOUR ONLY TASTE of ricotta has been in lasagna or ravioli, I'd love to put a simple ricotta taco in your hand—herby, green chile-studded, fresh-made ricotta rolled into a toasty tortilla, splashed with a little spicy salsa. You can have this ...
Rick Bayless, 1996
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Fundamentals of Dairy Chemistry
Ricotta Cheese After most types of cheese are manufactured, about 50% of the milk solids (most of the lactose and lactalbumin) remain in the whey. Cheese-like products can be made from these residual solids. One of the two methods ...
Robert Jenness, Noble P. Wong, Elmer H. Marth, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RICOTTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ricotta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer Pasta With Zucchini, Ricotta and Basil
A summer pasta should be simple and fresh, ideally made with vegetables straight from the garden or market. Look for the best artisanal ricotta; top-quality ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
2
Fresh Ricotta Turns a Simple Pasta Dish Sublime
A recent trip to Sicily reminded me just how marvelous fresh ricotta can be. I had the chance to visit a family-run sheep dairy to observe a cheese master at work. «New York Times, Jun 15»
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Ricotta Tart With Lemon Poppy Crust
This simple, not-too-sweet tart is reminiscent of a cheesecake but with a higher crust-to-filling ratio. If you've got excellent, ripe fruit, feel free to lay it on top ... «New York Times, May 15»
4
Smooth operator: Ruby's ricotta bake recipes
'Ricotta keeps cakes tender without weighing them down': Coconut ricotta loaf cake and orange passion fruit ricoota cheesecake. Photograph: Jill Mead/The ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
5
Fresh ricotta for a light bite of spring
It was what I still refer to as little pillows of heaven — the feather-light ricotta gnocchi in a pool of scented brown butter. That dish completely redefined the leaden ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Apr 15»
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Breakfast of champions: Nora Ephron's ricotta pancakes
Whisk 250g ricotta with three eggs until smooth. Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, the grated zest of half an unwaxed lemon, one heaped tablespoon of ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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Meat-free Monday: Spinach, zucchini & ricotta cake
Meanwhile, whisk the ricotta and eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the parmesan, the breadcrumbs, chives, parsley, basil and spinach mixture ... «Stuff.co.nz, Mar 15»
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10 deliciously simple tricks for hosting an award-worthy party for the …
Jazz up a tub of ricotta or a log of soft goat cheese using one of the following five topping ideas, then serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, pita chips or ... «Canada.com, Feb 15»
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Randy Shore's favourite recipes: Fresh Lemon Ricotta Spread
If you are having people in, or you need a dish to take to party, this creamy fresh spread is guaranteed to impress. Ricotta. 8 cups (2 L) whole milk. 1 cup (250 ... «Vancouver Sun, Dec 14»
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Pasta bake recipe with spinach, porcini and ricotta
500g/1lb rigatoni; 50g/2oz porcini; 400g/14oz spinach; Olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp thyme leaves; 375g/13oz ricotta; 100g/3 ½ oz grated ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 14»

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