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skillet

[skil-it] / ˈskɪl ɪt /
NOUN
griddle
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For larger or thicker cubes, briefly cook the pancetta in a skillet before adding it to the tarts.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

This recipe — a skillet dinner built from frozen dumplings, frozen corn, a bag of peppers and onions, coconut milk and miso — I should confess, lives much closer to the latter.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Fry the flautas in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

That price tag reflects the Steelfire’s build quality, more like a premium skillet than the basic steel found on most griddles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The essentials appeared to be present: stove, coffeepot, bread pans, skillet, and such, plus a few rough and splintery shelves for storage.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

In Neighborly Park Circle, a shop focused on local producers and designers, I admired the Smithey iron skillets and J. Stark bags, but with just $4 remaining, I left empty-handed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

She scrubs all manner of kitchenware: trays, pans, cooking sheets, plates, skillets.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2025

Cast-iron skillets are used in a nod to the game’s use of ore.

From Seattle Times Sep. 11, 2023

They worked with hot skillets and sharp knives, preparing tasty meals using their own recipes.

From Washington Post May 17, 2022

Out in the kitchen Doc was frying steaks in three skillets, and he cut up tomatoes and piled up sliced bread.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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