How to Use saucepan in a Sentence

saucepan

noun
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan and turn off the heat.
    ExpressNews.com, 2 Nov. 2020
  • To make the Béchamel: Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
    San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Place the chili flakes and blended oil in a saucepan off the heat.
    Carlo Mirarchi, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Set the saucepan with the sauce base aside until the pithiviers are ready to serve.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Remove from the heat and fish out the chipotles from the saucepan.
    Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Make the syrup: Put wine and sugar in a small saucepan.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
  • In a small saucepan, boil the water and add in tea bags and spices.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Crumple 1 lime leaf and add it to the saucepan, along with a pinch of salt.
    Pat Tanumihardja, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Combine port and red wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
  • Cook the grits: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high, and add salt.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 18 July 2023
  • In a saucepan, bring a small amount of water or stock to a boil.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Fill a small saucepan with 1½ cups water and the dry quinoa.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2021
  • Add olive oil, onion, and ½ teaspoon salt in the saucepan.
    Dallas News, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Fill a 5-quart saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Fill a large saucepan with 3 to 4 quarts water and bring to a boil.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the brine cool for about 5 minutes.
    Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • To serve a can of green beans, place the contents of one of your jars in a small saucepan.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Place a lid on the saucepan and simmer on low for at least 1 to 2 hours.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2021
  • The 5mm thickened saucepan is durable and made to be used for a long time.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 May 2021
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
  • Be sure to drain the peaches well before adding them to the saucepan.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
    Yasmin Khan, WSJ, 12 May 2021
  • For the glaze, heat lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a small saucepan.
    Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add remaining cheese to the saucepan and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Serve chilled or warm the rice pudding in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding more milk as needed to loosen the mixture.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Reheat it in a saucepan over medium heat, adding a splash or two of chicken broth or water to loosen the sauce as needed.
    Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In a saucepan combine 1 cup of the cream, yolks, 4 tablespoons of the sugar, and salt and cook over medium heat.
    Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In a saucepan over medium, heat heavy cream and sugar.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026

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