How to Use gravy in a Sentence

gravy

noun
  • The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy.
  • Blood was also left on a dog toy, a recipe book, a gravy boat.
    New York Times, 10 Dec. 2021
  • There was parm and meatballs and cheesy pasta and Sunday gravy.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2021
  • And, of course, there are Disco Fries, covered in cheese, gravy and onions.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The meat sauce for the lasagna is made in-house, a brilliant crimson gravy that splits that difference between sweet and tart.
    Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2021
  • When eating out, ask for your food to be made without extra salt and for sauces, condiments, gravies, and dressings to be served on the side.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The thick, dark black bean sauce usually served over noodles in Korean jajangmyeon will be made here as a gravy with rice.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Dec. 2021
  • There are breakfast options like biscuits bathed in gravy, bagel sandwiches piled high with applewood bacon, and creamy cheese grits.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Her restaurant is an homage to the power of biscuits, whether those are lemon-pepper chicken biscuits, biscuits and gravy or a vegan egg and cheddar biscuit.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Tender lamb shanks melt into an Egyptian gravy, soaking the accompanying fluffy rice pilaf.
    Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2021
  • On the menu for breakfast are biscuits and gravy, Rachel’s signature French toast, and a reality check for Jess.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Look over the appealing menu: Biscuits and gravy get a hot-honey drizzle; slivers of watermelon radish garnish the avocado toast.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The fundamental ingredients in this recipe consist of chuck or beef roast, butter, soup or gravy flavoring mix, ranch dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024
  • How to help: Items needed to donate to a holiday meal include a turkey, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry or pumpkin products.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Spoon the glaze around the duck leg or serve in a gravy boat.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • All the rest of this, these years with Klaus, it’s all been gravy.
    Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 23 June 2022
  • The roast with gravy runs about $13.50 and serves about five people.
    Lee Powell, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • And, please, don’t try to bring gravy onto your flight.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Just get out of the group and anything after that is gravy.
    Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2022
  • Davis brought her share to a friend’s house and ate it with gravy and potatoes.
    Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2022
  • Thie biscuits and gravy on the menu look pretty good to us.
    oregonlive, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Poutine is a mix of French fries and cheese curds topped with brown gravy.
    Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Pour in the milk and cook until the gravy thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 15 May 2022
  • Or use them as the base for your gravy or the broth for an amazing leftovers soup.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The soup was thick like gravy, sweet and meaty, with a heavy poultry flavor.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Once the meat is sliced, lay it out in an ovenproof serving dish along with the gravy.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2022
  • All jams, sauces, gravy and biscuits are made in house.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Some guests mistook it for gravy and poured it on their food!
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The beef is slow-roasted, thinly shaved and dunked in beef broth called gravy.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 24 July 2023

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