Pots and pans
3-quart saucepan
Sauces, grains and custards.
What it is and why it matters
A saucepan is a medium pot with a long handle. It cooks rice and grains, simmers sauces, heats milk and makes custards. A heavy bottom helps keep things from scorching.
Used in 56 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 48, nice to have in 8.
In our guides: #15 in Starter kitchen: the 15 things you'll use most, #10 in Small-kitchen essentials
Recipes that need it (48)
dinner (15)
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Feta
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
desserts (11)
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
- Classic Buttery Peanut Brittle
- Coconut Rice Pudding with Toasted Coconut
- Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
- Creamy Stovetop Cinnamon Rice Pudding
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Fudgy One-Bowl Cocoa Brownies
- Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge
- Silky Homemade Chocolate Pudding
side-dishes (9)
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice
- Garlic Parmesan Knots
- Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
- Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
- Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
lunch (3)
- Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Classic Creamy Egg Salad Sandwich
- Classic Croque Monsieur
beverages (8)
- Cinnamon Spiced Hot Chocolate
- Fresh Peach Iced Tea
- Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
- Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
- Fresh-Squeezed Classic Lemonade
- Rich and Creamy Stovetop Hot Chocolate
- Southern-Style Sweet Tea
- Stovetop Masala Chai
appetizers-snacks (2)
Nice to have for (8)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
dinner (8)
Often used with it
Measuring cups and spoons8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardLiquid measuring cupBalloon whiskNesting mixing bowls