How to Use saucepan in a Sentence

saucepan

noun
  • Place broth in saucepan; place on low heat.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Pour olive oil into a small saucepan.
    — ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • In a small saucepan combine broth and sorghum.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • In a saucepan, bring a cup of water to a boil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, mix flour and water.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Place the saucepan on the stove, on medium-high heat.
    — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Transfer the berries and all the juices to a large saucepan.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • In a deep saucepan over medium heat, add good olive oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
  • Place eggs in a saucepan that gives them room to wiggle a bit.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Place the chili flakes and blended oil in a saucepan off the heat.
    — Carlo Mirarchi, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Place potato chunks in a large saucepan with 2 tsp.
    — Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • In a saucepan, bring a small amount of water or stock to a boil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Choose from saucepans, chef pans, frying pans, gratin pan and more.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In a small saucepan, boil the water and add in tea bags and spices.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; add the rice, stir once.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
  • Set the saucepan with the sauce base aside until the pithiviers are ready to serve.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Bring broth and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over high.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Add pasta and carrot sauce to a large saucepan.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Combine the cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Reheat sauce in a small saucepan over low just until warm.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Fill a medium saucepan with water and place over high heat.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
  • In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026

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