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Heat half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low, whisking often, until steaming, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low; add 2 Tbsp.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Ideal for small kitchens, this space-saving set includes a skillet that doubles as the saucepan’s lid.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Pour back into the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low; add 2 Tbsp.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Ideal for small kitchens, this space-saving set includes a skillet that doubles as the saucepan’s lid.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Pour back into the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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saucepan
noun
sauce·pan
ˈsȯ-ˌspan 
: a small cooking pan with a handle
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