How to Use garnish in a Sentence

garnish

1 of 2 verb
  • Chocolate curls garnished the cake.
  • Top the pork with the sauce and garnish with the lemon slices and parsley.
    Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2022
  • Add more ice to form a dome on top, and garnish with the mint sprigs.
    Washington Post, 2 May 2022
  • Shake and serve, garnished with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 June 2023
  • Set the skewers on top and garnish with mint, cilantro, and lime.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2022
  • Fill with crushed ice and garnish with a slapped basil leaf.
    The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the butter, garnish with the scallions, and serve over rice.
    Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022
  • Spoon the dressing over the spinach and garnish with bonito flakes and sesame seeds.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Stir in the roasted meatballs and garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Serve over fresh ice and garnish with a slice of fresh truffle.
    Louise Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Strain into the glass, then top with the lemon soda and garnish with the cherries.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 22 July 2022
  • Then comes a pile of boneless slices of meat, garnished with more skin.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Some forward the debt to the state Franchise Tax Board to garnish tax refunds.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Top with club soda and garnish with a cherry and a lemon twist.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Nov. 2022
  • When the oil shimmers, add most of the scallions, saving some to garnish.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Drizzle the salsa verde over the top and then garnish with the herb salad and fennel.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Pour the reserved cooking juices over the chicken, and garnish with cilantro.
    Tse Wei Lim, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022
  • Since then, the court record details a long and contentious process to find and garnish Richards’ sources of income.
    al, 2 Oct. 2022
  • Add the ice, then pour in the sparkling wine, if using, and garnish with lemon wheels and cinnamon sticks.
    Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Strain off the ice into a coupe or cocktail glass, express the oils of a grapefruit peel over the drink, and garnish with the peel.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Choose fruity or creamy, then garnish with a trove of dippings and toppings.
    Robin Soslow, Chron, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Top your glass with sparkling water and garnish with a pretty bunch of sage leaves.
    Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 July 2022
  • The drink is garnished with fresh lime zest and a sprinkle of whole pink peppercorns.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Cook, roast or garnish them with herbs and a bit of extra-virgin olive oil.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Strain into a rocks glass with a large block of ice and garnish with a cherry and a slice of orange peel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • But don't just put it under a blazer or garnish it with a tie.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023
  • By the bowl or by the casserole, garnish with fresh chives just before serving.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Stir for 5 to 10 seconds, and garnish with an orange peel.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 June 2022
  • Be sure to garnish with fresh parsley for a restaurant-ready meal.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 14 June 2023
  • It’s garnished with star anise to add a nice little kick with every sip.
    Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2023
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garnish

2 of 2 noun
  • The best part of the whole meal is all the fresh garnish, so don’t skimp.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Lemon juice: Fresh-squeezed is best, and use the lemons for the lemon peel garnish.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The myth, the appetizer, the drink garnish, the shades of green.
    oregonlive, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The leaves or stems of the plant can be used for salads or garnish.
    Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2023
  • It’s just sort of there, like a garnish that’s bad for your teeth.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2022
  • All that’s left to do is choose a pretty glass and a garnish!
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The steak is brushed with a garnish of oil and spices, doused with tequila and set on fire.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Simply slice the pod down the center, then squeeze the lime pearls over a dish for garnish.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and garnish with thyme leaves.
    Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • In a small bowl, juice half of the lime (save the rest for your own use or thinly slice as a garnish).
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Serve with a lemon garnish, croutons, or a sprig of fresh dill.
    The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of the scallion greens and set aside for garnish.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Once the striper comes out of the oven, spoon the olive garnish onto the pieces and scatter fresh oregano or parsley on top.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
  • Think of it like corn on the cob with pillowy dough, rather than butter, as a garnish.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2023
  • As for the pho, each choice comes with bean sprouts, basil, jalapenos and lime on the side, plus green onions, yellow onions and cilantro garnish.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside for garnish.
    Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • My top picks are cilantro, dill and parsley, all of which do best at the end of cooking or as a garnish.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • Place crackers and chips in the wooden bowls and add a rosemary garnish.
    Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Use the crispy skin as a garnish on casseroles or pasta, eat out of hand like chips or use to scoop up a nice dip.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023
  • As a finishing touch garnish with a lime wedge and clovers.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Candied lemon slices would also make the perfect garnish for the top of your cake.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 June 2023
  • Strain into a stemmed glass and garnish with a cherry or lemon peel.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Reserve some of those fresh berries to make a simple garnish.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 21 June 2023
  • Use the cheese sparingly—it’s meant to be a garnish, after all.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The wine flows and the cocktails have garden-fresh garnishes, like orange and mint.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2023
  • Drizzle sauce over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and black pepper.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Step 3 To serve, transfer the stew to a large serving bowl and garnish with the remaining cilantro and parsley.
    Brooke Dojny, Saveur, 7 Dec. 2023
  • For the garnish, carefully light one end of a cinnamon stick with a kitchen torch, then blow out the flame.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Pour into a serving cup and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024

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