How to Use gratin in a Sentence

gratin

noun
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  • Pour any leftover liquid in the bowl over the top of the gratin.
    — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 25 June 2020
  • But a gratin isn't defined by the vegetable, the cream or even the cheese.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Take the gratin out of the broiler and let cool for 5 minutes.
    — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 25 June 2020
  • To assemble on a plate: Cut a square of warm leek gratin.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Spoon the fried capers over the gratin, garnish with fresh dill, and serve warm with lemon wedges.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, 5 June 2018
  • Transfer them to a gratin dish of a size to just hold them, arranged side by side.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Feb. 2020
  • The best part of a gratin—arguably, the golden brown breadcrumb crust—is not here.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2022
  • And the French make a gratin of it, under slices of potato, heavy cream, and grated cheese.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2019
  • Pop it all into a gratin dish and bake for about 20 minutes.
    — Sara Moulton, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2017
  • Pair with a dessert of apple pie or aux gratin potatoes and white fish.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • Serve with a crusty baguette for dunking or over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or gratin.
    — Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
  • To make the gratin, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then peel and soak your potatoes in water.
    — Dan Lindbergand, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
  • There are leeks vinaigrette and leek gratin, pot-au-feu and cassoulet.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2020
  • Here’s a hearty, vegetable gratin with a crunchy, cheesy topping.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Use a Chinese spider or slotted spoon to transfer the dumplings to the gratin dish.
    — Sara Moulton, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2017
  • Make ahead: The gratin can be assembled up to one day in advance.
    — oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021
  • With crispy bits and caramelization, fennel gratins make an easy and tasty side dish.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
  • It can be baked, roasted, stuffed, or turned into a gratin.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 June 2018
  • That leaves loads of room to turn almost anything into a gratin.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Kelsey’s will serve a four-course $58 menu with dishes like short ribs, prime rib and pork belly gratin.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Choose small, ripe tomatoes and scoop out their pulp before roasting, so the gratin doesn’t turn soupy.
    — WSJ, 26 July 2022
  • My favorite Parisian dish is: gratin dauphinois at La Poule au Pot.
    — Rory Satran, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2018
  • Mac-and-cheese gratin with aged cheddar is a terrific side.
    — Andy Wang, Robb Report, 27 July 2022
  • Remove gratin from oven and sprinkle lemon juice, zest and parsley over top.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
  • Bake the gratin until the potatoes are tender, about 55 minutes.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Shee Shee cooked hamburgers and thin, crisp fries, beef stroganoff, and potato gratin.
    — Naz Riahi, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
  • From soups to gratins to bread puddings to breakfast hash, the versatile, slightly sweet squash is a star.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish, a 7- to 8-inch ovenproof skillet or a 2-quart gratin dish.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Arrange some pear wedges on each piece of toast, then pour the cheese sauce over them, dividing it evenly among the gratin dishes.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • How to make Celeriac and Parmesan Gratin This recipe consists of two preparations: the celeriac puree and the gratin.
    — Dan Lindbergand, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024

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