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Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 3/4 cup of the potato pieces to a small bowl.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a small plate, leaving fat behind.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from water; place directly into an ice water bath for one minute.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Three wooden cooking tools (a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a turner) are also included.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the prepared plate and drain.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer kale to ice water and leave until kale has cooled, about 1 minute.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 1 cup of the beans to a shallow bowl and mash with a fork.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
Scoop out onions and garlic using a slotted spoon, place them on a small plate, and set aside.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a small plate, leaving fat behind.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from water; place directly into an ice water bath for one minute.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Three wooden cooking tools (a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a turner) are also included.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the prepared plate and drain.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer kale to ice water and leave until kale has cooled, about 1 minute.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 1 cup of the beans to a shallow bowl and mash with a fork.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 8 Jan. 2026
Scoop out onions and garlic using a slotted spoon, place them on a small plate, and set aside.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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