pepperoni

Since I was young, I've had a deep affinity for pepperoni rolls and bread.

Created by homesick Italian American immigrants more than a century ago, pepperoni is now synonymous with pizza.

According to many rapturous TikTok videos, its affinity for charcuterie and cheese boards, not to mention chicken tenders and pepperoni pizza, has helped drive the trend and inspire recipes.

It hits Gillicut hard across the face, smearing him with cheese and pepperoni.

Try switching your pepperoni pizza for four cheeses pizza, replace the meat in pasta dishes for soft blue cheese to retain flavor, and use soft cheeses in sandwiches.