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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

Chicken thighs become skillet chili topped with avocado and lime.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 5–7 minutes.

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

The grownups ate from the skillet or black iron pot in which the food was cooked.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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