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cannoli

[kuh-noh-lee, kahn-naw-lee] / kəˈnoʊ li, kɑnˈnɔ li /


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What Sacher torte is to Vienna, or kouign-amann to Brittany, or cannoli to Sicily, knafeh Nabulseyeh is to Nablus.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 13, 2023

Eventually, traditions also became melded together to produce the current Americanized image of pan-Italian food that ranges from pizza to cannoli, which are both regional in Italy.

From National Geographic Jul. 26, 2023

They married in 1994, under a tree in Prospect Park, with two gay men officiating, before a reception with a “Super Freak” dance break and a heap of cannoli.

From Seattle Times Jul. 5, 2023

At the tiny, pink cannoli stand next door, a barista waited at the window, looking on at the forlorn facility.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2023

As soon as Grandpa Ed hears the word Bambino's, he starts rubbing his hands together, expecting cannelloni and handmade pasta, ravioli; cannoli for dessert.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

There were mini cannolis for dessert and colorful macarons stamped with little Pride flags.

From Slate Nov. 2, 2024

It’s ultimately about family — yes, they’re Italian American and have dinner at noon and eat cannolis and sing “C’é la Luna” — but it’s relatable.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2023

If you have room after, stop for gelato or cannolis next door to Geno’s.

From Seattle Times Aug. 16, 2022

In his second installment, aired on “Conan” Wednesday night, Triumph encouraged fans to head-butt cannolis and trample on things, which were, of course, all for him to poop on.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2014

“I went to grade school with a kid whose family owned Caesar’s Pastry Shop, which is Rocco’s now, and his father used to let us fill the cannolis with cream from the bag.”

From New York Times Mar. 27, 2014




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