How to Use horseradish in a Sentence

horseradish

noun
  • 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
  • The aioli is just mayo mixed with prepared horseradish, lime zest and juice and salt.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • It is served alongside a remoulade sauce with a nice hit of horseradish.
    — Courtney Dabney, star-telegram, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Add the horseradish, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    — Mark Yuasa, The Seattle Times, 9 May 2017
  • In a small bowl, mix horseradish and cream cheese; season with salt and pepper.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2018
  • 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 tender beef is carved in-house and topped with schmear of spicy horseradish and served on a squishy-soft baguette.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2024
  • Crispy oysters get dressed in creamed nettles and frozen horseradish mousse.
    — Michael Bauer, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2018
  • Bright red cocktail sauce, heavy on the horseradish, for the oysters.
    — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Serve them with our spicy horseradish dip, or try topping the potato cubes with creme fraiche and caviar.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
  • A bit of sour cream or horseradish on top really makes the flavors pop.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • In a blender, purée soy sauce, horseradish, hoisin, vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 18 Apr. 2018
  • The pretzels come with a choice of horseradish mustard or a cheese sauce for dipping.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Delicious, though the horseradish is better served on the side and not on top.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 2 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • Planting Grow horseradish from plants or root cuttings set out in spring or fall.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2018
  • Don’t forget about balance within the haroset as well as with the horseradish.
    — Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2021
  • The horseradish mayo can also be made in bulk and kept as a condiment for all your roast beef sandwich needs.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The brine of its liquor, the acid of the lemon, and the kick of horseradish, coming together.
    — Jenn Rice, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Serve the mushrooms on a soft bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and spicy horseradish mayo.
    — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • 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
  • Entrees were spring lamb in mint sauce, roast chicken in bread sauce and beef sirloin with horseradish cream.
    — Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • That preserves the horseradish for up to six months after harvest.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2021
  • 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
  • The leaves have a peppery flavor that has been compared to that of arugula or even horseradish.
    — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Use a microplane to give the drink 5-6 gratings fresh horseradish.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 25 June 2019
  • Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, along with the horseradish and lemon juice.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2018

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