“Could you please pass me the tablespoon so I can measure the sugar for the recipe?”

“Spoons, usually a single tablespoon, are or were owned by a significant number of New England churches.”

“Spread the beef slices out on a worktop and spoon a heaped tablespoon of filling into the centre of each.”

“Heat over a medium-high heat, add a good tablespoonful of batter, then swirl the pan in a circular motion to coat the bottom.”

“Add sugar one tablespoonful at a time, beating well until sugar is dissolved and mixture is fluffy.”

“The granules are sweet and colorful and a tablespoonful makes an energizing addition to your juices and smoothies.”

“Drain the penne in a colander, reserving a couple of tablespoonfuls of the cooking water.”

“If desired, a glazing can be made from 200 grams of fine sugar mixed with three to four tablespoonfuls of boiling water or limejuice.”

“Instead of adding pepper and salt to the beaten-up eggs, add one or two tablespoonfuls of finely powdered sugar.”

“Then add three tablespoonsful of vinegar and reduce the sauce.”

“Put two tablespoons of butter on a jelly roll pan, and stick in the oven until melted.”

“To make it yourself, crush a garlic clove in a few tablespoons of olive oil and gently warm it over the stove for 30 minutes.”

“Soak in a solution of 3 tablespoons of washing soda or baking soda per 1 quart of water to remove burned on food or grease.”