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This one-dish shrimp supper is extra hearty thanks to the garlicky, butter orzo pasta.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026 This one-pan skillet chicken with orzo (gift link) is simple enough for a weeknight dinner — plus: leftovers! — but easily dressed up for a crowd.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
20 June 2026 This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026 Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.—Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for orzo
Word History
Etymology
Italian, literally, barley, from Latin hordeum — more at orgeat