How to Use cocotte in a Sentence

cocotte

noun
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  • Spooned out of a black Staub cocotte, the meatballs are a bit sweet, a bit salty, the sauce complex.
    — TheWeek, 2 Feb. 2020
  • The set includes a golden serving spoon as well as a small cast iron cocotte.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 21 Nov. 2022
  • One thing to note though, this cocotte is rather heavy, weighing in at about 7 pounds, despite its small size.
    — Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The cocottes are oven-, broiler-, and microwave-safe up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit, but they shouldn’t be used on stovetops.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The round cocotte was large enough to handle every task with little to no sticking.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Available in red, green, or white, the lid of the glazed cocotte is embossed with evergreen trees and finished off with a gold star knob.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • There’s plenty more to browse than just the traditional cocottes Le Creuset is known for, though.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Le Creuset introduced its first cast iron cocotte in 1925 in Fresnoy le Grand, France.
    — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Pro Tip: Grab a set of six, eight, or 12 and use the cute cocottes as individual serveware.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Your Questions, Answered What is the difference between a cocotte and a Dutch oven?
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
  • From pot pies to ice cream sundaes, the options are endless–and the cute cocotte itself will look great on your oven or in your cabinets.
    — Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Slow cook chili or soup, bake delicious bread to a crisp, and braise meat to fall-off-the-bone tenderness using this heavyweight cocotte.
    — Kennedy Vogel, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2020
  • This crème brûlée dish is the most affordable item on sale, followed by dinner plates starting at $10 and a mini round cocotte for $14.
    — Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2021
  • This 5-quart tall cocotte is comparable to the 5.25-quart Le Creuset above—a little deeper and leaner than a standard Staub.
    — Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Cooking personalities from Julia Child to Delia Smith have schooled us in the ways of cooking omelets, poached eggs, and eggs en cocotte.
    — Ruby Tandoh, Bon Appétit, 13 July 2022
  • If your spring cleaning efforts made room in your kitchen cabinets for more cookware, now is the time to invest in a new pan, baking dish, or cocotte.
    — Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2021
  • This cocotte is similar to a Dutch oven and is meant for roasting meats in particular, according to the brand.
    — Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2021
  • The premise behind the French method of cooking en cocotte (or casserole roasting) is to slow down the cooking process in order to concentrate flavor.
    — Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Our favorite piece from the microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe collection is the set of four mini-cocottes.
    — Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 4 May 2018
  • Available in colors indigo, blue and midnight chrome, this cocotte thrilled us in testing.
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2020
  • Amazon reviewers have awarded the cocotte more than 2,500 five-star ratings.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 11 July 2023
  • For those looking to master something a little smaller, pick your favorite mini cocotte droid.
    — Lauren M. Johnson, CNN, 4 Oct. 2019
  • There’s a rare deal on this Le Creuset mini cocotte that’s made from durable stoneware and promises impressive heat distribution and retention.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The company, known for unbeatable enameled dutch ovens, recently launched red and pink-colored ramekins, cast iron cocottes, and even a small fondue set for the most classic Valentine's Day meal.
    — Melissa Minton, Bon Appetit, 17 Jan. 2018
  • The pie plate is perfect for baking festive desserts and comforting casseroles, while the adorable mini cocottes are ideal for preparing side dishes like potatoes or for serving sauces and dips.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • As if its list of winning qualities wasn't long enough already, this cocotte (that's the French word for a Dutch oven) is also dishwasher-safe and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2020
  • The menu will include classic egg dishes such as eggs en cocotte, and soft scrambled eggs, enhanced with seasonal ingredients.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Second, consider this almost sickeningly cute mini cocotte with a gold heart knob from Le Creuset.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Rather than wrapping pigeon breast in grape leaves and baking it en cocotte, a dish French nobility might have experienced, Mar’s pigeon is encased in cherry blossom leaves, buried in ash and baked.
    — Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 7 July 2021
  • Featuring a handy stoneware lid and side handles for easy and safe transport from the oven or stovetop to your table, this miniature cocotte's high-quality enamel protects against metal marks and other wear and tear from regular use.
    — Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2020

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