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Using a slotted spoon, remove carrots from glaze and arrange around edges of prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the jalapeños to four clean, heat-safe 1/2 pint jars, or 1 clean1 quart jar.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Using a slotted spoon, slip eggs into the simmering water and heat about 2 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the greens and eggs to a fine-mesh sieve to cool and drain; reserve the boiling water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon drippings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the jalapeños to four clean, heat-safe 1/2 pint jars, or 1 clean1 quart jar.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Using a slotted spoon, slip eggs into the simmering water and heat about 2 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the greens and eggs to a fine-mesh sieve to cool and drain; reserve the boiling water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon drippings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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