How to Use dressing in a Sentence
dressing
noun- The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.
- We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
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And the cornbread dressing is moist, lightly sweet, savory with sausage and spicy with chile flakes.
— Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2022 -
There's giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, green bean almandine, green salad and dressing, bake at home dinner rolls.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2022 -
Cabbage is delicious when stuffed into keto fajitas, used in soups, or made into coleslaw with a rich, creamy high-fat dressing that’s keto-friendly.
— Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 14 Nov. 2022 -
Other cucumber creations he’s made include ones with thousand island dressing, bacon bits and cheddar; crab and kewpie mayo; and peanut butter, chili crisps, and soy sauce.
— Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 -
Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, squash casserole, cranberry sauce and collard greens are all familiar parts of the Thanksgiving meal.
— al, 14 Nov. 2022 -
Generous buffets, treasured covered dishes, golden turkeys stuffed with dressing.
— Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2022 -
Other dishes and favorite ingredients of his father, Philip said, will most likely make their way to Azay’s menu too: rack of lamb, tarragon dressing, leeks, quail.
— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The color of the sauce is similar to thousand island dressing — which shares a flavor profile with McDonald's Big Mac sauce.
— Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 -
Brush with some of the dressing, then cut in half to create 6 to 8 wedges.
— Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 -
Drain well, transfer to the large bowl, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
— Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023 -
Season with salt and toss in enough dressing to slick the grains.
— Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2023 -
Toss with salt and pepper, then add the dressing and toss to coat.
— David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024 -
Brush the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and place the bread on top of the sandwich and press down.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023 -
Opt for the smooth dark wash for day-to-night dressing or try the lighter one for weekend wear.
— Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023 -
A touch of sour cream adds richness and subtle tang to the dressing.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024 -
Don’t miss the corn-bread dressing and the carrot soufflé.
— Essence, 18 June 2024 -
Enjoy without the roll and heavy dressings to keep it low in carbs and healthy.
— Women's Health, 1 May 2023 -
The $99 Dinner Feast, which serves eight to 10, comes with the same choice of meat and cornbread dressing, gravy and rolls.
— Dallas News, 9 Dec. 2022 -
Add the cucumbers, evenly spaced, to the greens and trout and drizzle the salad with the dressing.
— G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023 -
Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
— Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024 -
Remove the Halloumi from the grill or skillet and brush with some of the dressing.
— Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024 -
The pies are all baked onsite, and all the dressings and condiments are also house-made.
— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023 -
Shake together; add the lettuce and pears to a salad bowl and add the dressing.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023 -
Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dressing.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024 -
All this prompts the question: Are four tests just window-dressing in the face of this winter surge?
— Megan Ranney, CNN, 16 Dec. 2022 -
The tangy dressing uses fresh herbs like dill, basil, mint, or chives, to add fresh flavor to each bite.
— Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023 -
The dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and oil is bold and bright, savory with a touch of sweetness.
— Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2023 -
This high-low approach to dressing has been Hadid’s thing for a while.
— Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
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