How to Use side dish in a Sentence

side dish

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  • It can be served as a side dish or as the star of smaller plates.
    — New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Any of these roasts on their own can be served as a side dish too.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The website says the 9-inch pie will serve six to eight, but that’s as a side dish, not the main event.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
  • For a Hanukkah side dish, try apples, grapes, and pears.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Hunks of juicy sausage, good bread, and lots of chard―a stuffing that works as a side dish too.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Two heads is a trusty start, serving 4 to 6 as a main (or even more as a side dish).
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Feel free to make a grain side dish, like quinoa or rice, instead.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023
  • As easy as a side dish gets, it can even be made all in one casserole dish.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022
  • The last main meal of the day doesn’t have to feature a meaty protein and two or three side dishes.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • Coleslaw is a classic side dish, and it can be transformed in so many ways.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The host provides side dishes, or a salad, bread and desserts.
    — Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Simply roast them and toss with thyme and butter for an easy side dish.
    — Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • For a full hosting spread, grab more than one to hold snacks, dips, and side dishes.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • And sometimes, a humble side dish can obscure the main course.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • For your main meal of the day, include side dishes of potatoes and rice.
    — Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Mix some into a slaw, or slice some for a cooling side dish.
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • Whether in a soup, as a dip or as a side dish, beans are one of the best gut foods loaded with protein and fiber.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • Slices of tomato pie work great as a side dish or paired with a salad for a main course.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Bonus: The leftover duck fat makes the roasted veggie side dish taste great.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • For larger fruits, dice and sauté as a side dish or toss over pasta.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Use it to serve up cheese and crackers, warm dips, or your favorite fall side dish.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Many people buy a bird or a ham already prepared, and the same is true for the side dishes.
    — Emma Jones, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The result is a savory and sweet side dish that’s simple and full of intrigue.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The combination of creamy white beans, rice, greens and herbs makes for a bright, light main or side dish.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • But my best bite each time is always a side dish, the garlic noodles.
    — Dallas News, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Jinich suggests serving it as a side dish, or as a light main with corn tostadas or crusty bread.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • As turkey prices have fallen, the cost of select side dishes and desserts are on the rise.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2023
  • For a quick side dish, make a rice salad by mixing in fresh herbs, citrus zest, and olive oil.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Chop up a few of these pickled squash chunks and add them to a rice side dish or a salad for a tangy flavor boost.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • Make the rice as a side dish or serve it as a meal of its own topped with turmeric chickpeas and greens or spiced chicken.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 7 Aug. 2022

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