Examples of slotted spoon in a Sentence
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Working one at a time, carefully lower matzo balls into boiling water with a slotted spoon, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a low simmer.
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, carefully drop the Brussels sprouts into the hot oil.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 7 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
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
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, carefully drop the Brussels sprouts into the hot oil.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 7 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
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
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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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