How to Use horseradish in a Sentence

horseradish

noun
  • The brine of its liquor, the acid of the lemon, and the kick of horseradish, coming together.
    Jenn Rice, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2017
  • The man who made fresh horseradish shaved the root before your eyes.
    Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 5 Sep. 2020
  • This clam dish is rich and bright, with a peppery kick from the fresh horseradish.
    Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • In a small bowl, stir the butter, horseradish, lemon juice, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to blend them.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Notes: Spicy this up with a dash of hot sauce, a bit of horseradish or add pickles or olives.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 23 May 2018
  • Turns out, the fat in the base was masking the horseradish’s horsepower.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Then, thinly slice it and pile it on a Kaiser roll with horseradish for the best sandwich of your life.
    Jamie Carlson, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2019
  • So slap some horseradish on that fish patty and take a bite.
    Samantha Mann, Bon Appétit, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Get a steak, of course, but surviving the horseradish-heavy shrimp cocktail is the sign of a true pro.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Bright red cocktail sauce, heavy on the horseradish, for the oysters.
    Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Made in a copper pot still from a mash of rye and wheat and re-distilled with fresh horseradish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • The creator sliced it in half, filled it with sliced roast beef, added a dollop of spicy horseradish, and voila, the beef on weck was born.
    Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Delicious, though the horseradish is better served on the side and not on top.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 2 Jan. 2020
  • In a small bowl, mix horseradish and cream cheese; season with salt and pepper.
    Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2018
  • Use a microplane to give the drink 5-6 gratings fresh horseradish.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 25 June 2019
  • It is served alongside a remoulade sauce with a nice hit of horseradish.
    Courtney Dabney, star-telegram, 28 Mar. 2018
  • One of the essential tastes of the Passover meal is bitter herbs, often in the form of raw horseradish or leaves of chicory.
    Bee Wilson, WSJ, 19 Apr. 2019
  • The roast beef was tender and flavorful and the heap of acidic onions played the part that horseradish might in a less inventive kitchen.
    Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2019
  • Don’t forget about balance within the haroset as well as with the horseradish.
    Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2021
  • In a blender, purée soy sauce, horseradish, hoisin, vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Creamy white borscht was full of potatoes, kielbasa, onions, celery and herbs, and held a light tang of horseradish.
    Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 13 Nov. 2019
  • Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, along with the horseradish and lemon juice.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2018
  • Be sure to at least try the Arctic Char crudo, topped with a spicy, tangy horseradish crème fraiche, snappy wasabi tobiko, and a sprig of dill.
    Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2017
  • Serve the mushrooms on a soft bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and spicy horseradish mayo.
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • A bit of sour cream or horseradish on top really makes the flavors pop.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Send tips, comments, and fresh horseradish to Rebecca_Keegan@condenast.com.
    Rebecca Keegan, vanityfair.com, 1 Sep. 2017
  • Mustang Chicken led the charge, a fried chicken breast bristling with a crunchy horseradish crust.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 18 July 2019
  • The sharpest beet flavors come from a sprinkling of pickled beets on a pillow of horseradish creme fraiche resting on top of the soup.
    chicagotribune.com, 12 Nov. 2019
  • This one also packs plenty of heat, thanks to the Ol’ Smokey Spicy Bitters, cherry pepper and healthy amount of horseradish in the mix.
    Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com, 19 Sep. 2019
  • The pungency of the horseradish, which can make onions seem mild mannered, would make their eyes water.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2022

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