Examples of slotted spoon in a Sentence
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Remove with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and set aside.
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Use a slotted spoon to put garlic in jar of a blender, reserving oil in baking dish.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Wanda turns the tiny decanter spout; the ice-cold water drip-drops onto the sugar cube, held over the glass of absinthe by a slotted spoon.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl; ladle some hot pan liquid over the vegetables.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and garlic to a warm serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon, and transfer to ice bath.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Use a slotted spoon to put garlic in jar of a blender, reserving oil in baking dish.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Wanda turns the tiny decanter spout; the ice-cold water drip-drops onto the sugar cube, held over the glass of absinthe by a slotted spoon.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl; ladle some hot pan liquid over the vegetables.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and garlic to a warm serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon, and transfer to ice bath.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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