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

All you have to do is pour the gravy into a saucepan, warm it up and serve it in a gravy boat.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 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

Toss them into a saucepan with a touch of sugar, a sprinkle of salt and a bit of water.

From Salon • May 6, 2025

“A ship’s anchor with a saucepan hanging off the bottom. When she flexes her muscles, the pan swings back and forth a bit.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt