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skillet

[skil-it] / ˈskɪl ɪt /
NOUN
griddle
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A spoonful can deepen a pot of lentils, enrich a mushroom skillet or give a weeknight stir-fry the impression that someone spent considerably more time thinking about it than they actually did.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Using the back of a spoon, mash some of the lentils directly in the skillet until the mixture lands somewhere between queso blanco and refried beans.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Twenty-five minutes or so transforms the skillet from simply good to richly cohesive, allowing the smoky chipotle, sweet corn and creamy beans to settle into each other properly.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Uncle Solly said as he cracked an egg into a sizzling skillet.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis




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