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skillet

[skil-it] / ˈskɪl ɪt /
NOUN
griddle
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In a large skillet, add the carrots, chicken stock, honey and salt.

From Salon Jul. 22, 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

In the meantime, prepare your rolls by slicing them in half and toasting them cut-side down in melted butter over a warm skillet.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Essentially a massive skillet, a good griddle can just as easily turn out pancakes for breakfast, paninis for lunch, or, yes, chicken thighs for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Liyana’s mother stood over the skillet with the spatula poised, like a scientist.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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

There, in his blacksmith shop, Rohrmoser flattens and shapes his famous skillets.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2023

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

From Washington Post May 17, 2022

Then she lined heavy soot- encrusted iron skillets with the pineapple rings for rich upside-down cakes.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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