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Letter O

offset spatula
A hand tool with a wide, bent blade set in a short handle, used to turn or lift foods from grills, broilers, or griddles.

omelet
Beaten egg that is cooked in butter in a specialized pan or skillet and then rolled or folded into an oval. Omelets may be filled with a variety of ingredients before or after rolling.

 

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