Examples of slotted spoon in a Sentence
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer jalapeños to a clean pint canning jar, packing them down firmly with the spoon.
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Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
—Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a grill basket, reserving marinade.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a sheet pan or plate to cool.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, add the strawberries to the top of the cheesecake.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Remove with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and set aside.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
—Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a grill basket, reserving marinade.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a sheet pan or plate to cool.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Using a slotted spoon, add the strawberries to the top of the cheesecake.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Remove with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and set aside.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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