baste
Example Sentences
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Some baste their eggs in hot fat, some insist on a lid to trap steam and ensure even cooking.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025
Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice into the pan and baste the fillets once or twice more.
From Washington Times • May 19, 2023
Be sure to baste the fish with this liquid during cooking and just before serving.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023
To add to the flavour, Taylor’s preferred liquid to baste the turkey with is coffee, butter and maple syrup.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022
Make basting mixture with 1/2 cup each of butter and water; keep hot and baste every 10 or 15 minutes.
From New Royal Cook Book by Anonymous
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
