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For rice, in a medium saucepan combine 2 cups water and the black rice.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Combine milk, oats, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously.
—Ham El-Waylly, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Combine milk, oats, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously.
—Ham El-Waylly, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Whisk together sugar, egg whites, water, corn syrup, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl; place bowl over boiling water in saucepan, ensuring bottom of bowl does not touch water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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saucepan
noun
sauce·pan
ˈsȯ-ˌspan 
: a small cooking pan with a handle
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