Recent Examples on the WebTo soft boil the egg, bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer.—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024 Cook's note: To make Maple-Orange Glaze, in a small saucepan combine ¾ cup maple syrup, ½ cup orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024 Fit saucepan with steamer basket, and bring water to a boil over medium-high.—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024 Using the same medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil.—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 Heat oil and 3 kernels in large saucepan over medium-high heat until kernels pop.—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024 Transfer liquid to a medium saucepan and reserve berries.—Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024 Place the eggs in a large saucepan, and cover them with cold water by about 1 inch.—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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