How to Use succotash in a Sentence

succotash

noun
  • Corn maque-choux, a Cajun dish like succotash, made a nice side as well.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 12 July 2017
  • This version of succotash features a touch of garam masala to warm and meld the varied produce.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Jumbo lump crab cakes with succotash and chipotle aioli, filet mignon and wild mushroom risotto are on the menu.
    — Lori Rackl, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2018
  • The fresh succotash relish is optional but adds tons of flavor!
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2023
  • Packed with fresh veggies, this succotash recipe is ideal for summertime potlucks.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • To make a misickquatash or succotash, the three are cooked together along with some type of protein.
    — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Corn played the leading role in succotash, standing out among beans, peppers, and tomatoes alongside thick slices of rosy pork loin.
    — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, 14 Sep. 2017
  • One of the signature dishes is a succotash made with sautéed chicken, corn, yellow squash, onions, peppers, and okra.
    — Arthur Levine, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2018
  • More of a concept than an exact recipe, succotash is open to a cook’s interpretation, as long there are corn and beans involved.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Her succotash was horrid, but her pies were a thing of beauty, the best of all being a lemon where the meringue rose in soft billowy clouds halfway to heaven.
    — Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Glover’s simple succotash gives Olathe sweet corn a lead role, and her decadent dulce de leche dessert calls for fresh Palisade peaches.
    — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
  • She also was introduced to broccoli, Lima beans, okra and succotash.
    — Judy Buchenot, Aurora Beacon-News, 27 Apr. 2017
  • Nest, where Kodiak scallops are served with fennel cream, chorizo, and sweet corn succotash made with brown butter and tarragon.
    — Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 27 June 2021
  • Combining lima beans with corn makes a traditional succotash dish.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Spoon a generous helping of the corn succotash onto individual plates, top with the scallops, and serve.
    — CBS News, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Though not inherently flavorful, hominy’s unique texture fares well when tossed with other vibrant produce in this succotash recipe.
    — al, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Mark Twain fondly remembered eating succotash, string beans, squirrels, and rabbits on his uncle’s farm.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Most people enjoy pepper sauce best when doused over vegetables side dishes, especially peas, succotash, and greens.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
  • Yes, there’s a glossary on the JuneBaby website, one that gives you the lowdown on everything from burgoo and calalu to ugali and succotash.
    — Jeff Gordinier, Esquire, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Like a party where all the season’s finest veggies get together (with bacon as a plus-one), succotash is Southern side dish royalty.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • That’s the inspiration behind this vibrant summer succotash with andouille and peaches.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Courtney also has ambitions of adding a new summer corn succotash dish with Cajun spices and blue cheese; and a cold pasta salad with pico, bacon and bechamel sauce.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Its sweetness is so subtle that any other preparation — sautéeing it with bell peppers for succotash, mixing it with black beans, or making a salsa with it — might overshadow it.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Shirley Tolar grew up in these Ozark hills and remembers chopping vegetables for succotash that would be served at Sunday dinner.
    — Diana Lambdin Meyer, Dallas News, 30 July 2019
  • Colorful, fresh, and bountiful during Southern summers, succotash is a staple on our tables.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Side dishes revealed an imaginative touch, especially a take on succotash that brings together Brussels sprouts, edamame and corn.
    — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 14 June 2018
  • Someone makes succotash from the leftover corn, some tomatoes and bread become a panzanella, and the last of the marionberries get used in a crumble and infused into a whiskey cocktail.
    — Alec Scott, Sunset Magazine, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Far from your typical burrata, this dish incorporates huitlacoche succotash.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Vidalia onions are a great fit for summertime corn--their naturally-mellow sweetness complements succotash beautifully.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 11 July 2017
  • Petersen’s Crispy Brick Chicken gave the all-clear with a deft balance of hard sear and juiciness, a base-level success driven home by a succotash of sweet corn and summer vegetables.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Nov. 2021

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