ovenproof
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of ovenproof
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Cooked in ovenproof shells or ramekins, scallops are nestled within a rich sauce of wine, herbs and cream then topped with toasty, cheesy breadcrumbs.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2024
Oil an ovenproof casserole dish or cast-iron skillet.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2022
Instead, the dough is cooked under an ovenproof metal bowl spritzed with water to create steam.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2022
In a 12-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until it shimmers.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 26, 2021
Grease a mold or ovenproof dish with paraffin or stearin and bake for 2½ hours.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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