baste

Example Sentences

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His wife had already basted the family turkey the night before and now she was cracking 180 eggs with a smile and wearing plastic gloves.

From Los Angeles Times

This effortlessly deglazes the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom, then simmers into a glossy sauce to baste the chicken, and make it feel like the only girl in the world.

From Salon

Unlike even lean meat, Raichlen points out, vegetables have no intrinsic fat, so they require the smart addition of it in the form of marinades and bastes.

From Washington Post

The marinated spiced chicken needs a reheat and a sear — the oven also works — with a basting of jerk sauce.

From New York Times

Keep extra marinade or BBQ sauce within reach with this convenient basting pot and brush set.

From Salon