stewpan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stewpan
Example Sentences
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Melt 1 oz. butter in a stewpan and fry with vegetables for a few minutes without browning.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of Pears.—Peel the pears, cut the stem half its length, put them in a stewpan with a little sugar, a few drops of lemon-juice, a pinch of cinnamon, and a little water.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre
Put half a cupful of fish on in a stewpan, cover with cold water and let come to a boil.
From Cookery for Little Girls by Foster, Olive Hyde
Put them in a stewpan in which there is just enough syrup at the first degree to cover them; boil slowly till cooked, and serve.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre
“And up you goes,” said cook; for Edward had paused to soften his hard face with a little more of the stewpan decoction.
From By Birth a Lady by Fenn, George Manville
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