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In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high.
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk to make a roux.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Pour water to come 1 inch up the sides of a saucepan large enough to fit a steamer basket and bring to a boil over high heat.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, gently melt the remaining 2½ tablespoons of butter over a gentle heat, then leave to cool.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk to make a roux.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Pour water to come 1 inch up the sides of a saucepan large enough to fit a steamer basket and bring to a boil over high heat.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, gently melt the remaining 2½ tablespoons of butter over a gentle heat, then leave to cool.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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saucepan
noun
sauce·pan
ˈsȯ-ˌspan 
: a small cooking pan with a handle
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