How to Use gratin in a Sentence

gratin

noun
  • Choose from saucepans, chef pans, frying pans, gratin pan and more.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Pour any leftover liquid in the bowl over the top of the gratin.
    — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 25 June 2020
  • Top gratin with reserved fennel fronds to serve.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Pair with a dessert of apple pie or aux gratin potatoes and white fish.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • This easy side dish pulls on all the beloved flavors of a classic gratin.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Here’s a hearty, vegetable gratin with a crunchy, cheesy topping.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Mar. 2022
  • There are leeks vinaigrette and leek gratin, pot-au-feu and cassoulet.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 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
  • With crispy bits and caramelization, fennel gratins make an easy and tasty side dish.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Gavin and her partner brought him more food — cod, potato gratin and green beans.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Transfer them to a gratin dish of a size to just hold them, arranged side by side.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Feb. 2020
  • 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
  • That leaves loads of room to turn almost anything into a gratin.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Remove gratin from oven and sprinkle lemon juice, zest and parsley over top.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
  • The best part of a gratin—arguably, the golden brown breadcrumb crust—is not here.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Think cheesy gratin, oozy lasagna, jammy fruit cobbler, and shepherd’s pie.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Think cheesy gratin, gooey lasagna, and comforting shepherd’s pie.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Lightly coat a 1-quart gratin baking dish with cooking spray.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Choose small, ripe tomatoes and scoop out their pulp before roasting, so the gratin doesn’t turn soupy.
    — WSJ, 26 July 2022
  • Yukon gold and sweet potatoes combine in our cheesy gratin recipe for an any-occasion dish.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The beef fillet with wild mushroom gratin and autumn black truffle is the stand-out – but take care.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Switch up your holiday menu and serve this autumn spin on classic potato gratin.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Use a Chinese spider or slotted spoon to transfer the dumplings to the gratin dish.
    — Sara Moulton, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2017
  • Add to roasted veggies or gratins before cooking to infuse along the way.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Cutting out the cheese normally found in other gratins makes these rich and creamy potatoes shine.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 21 Oct. 2019
  • This is a green cabbage gratin with potatoes, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • 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

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