saucepan

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"It could be a person, it could be an animal, a flower, a film, a photograph in the newspaper, just anything. A saucepan in the kitchen, boiling, you know, the steam coming…"

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The seven-piece collection includes two Dutch ovens, a skillet, a saucepan, and a bonus braiser; the streamlined five-piece version offers a single Dutch oven.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Simmer the tomatoes: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the tomatoes down until soft and juicy, about 10–15 minutes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2025

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking, stirring often, until it foams and begins to brown — about 5–7 minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Mostly it was hot chocolate she made, warming the milk in a saucepan on the stove before mixing it.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl