The Skillet: 200+ Simpler Ways to Make Just About Anything, From Perfect Meals to Breads, Desserts, and More

The hardest-working pan in the kitchen gets its moment to shine. ATK pushes the limit what you can make in a skillet with 200+ recipes and inventive techniques that will forever change how you sear steak, roast chicken, simmer pasta, even scramble eggs. Once you start cooking from this book you will look at your skillets with fresh eyes. A skillet can be a baking dish, a roasting pan, a saucepan, a pasta pot, a griddle, and more. With this collection of one-pan dishes you have a roadmap for cooking perfect meals, breads, even dessert. Up Your Skillet IQ : Whether you’re a nonstick superfan, a cast iron devotee, or exploring carbon steel, you’ll learn the science behind each type so you can choose the best skillets (and sizes) for your cooking style and learn how to swap one for another. Streamlined Recipes Meet Superior Results: In just one pan, make Cheesy Stuffed Shells, Spanakopita, Tomato Cobbler, Herbed Roast Pork Loin with Asparagus, Chicken Under a Brick with Herb-Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Casserole, Sticky Buns, and Brownies. Beautiful Technique Spreads Hammer Home Key Strategies: These visual spreads bring to life core techniques like why you should start food in a cold pan with no oil when searing (sometimes), how to poach fish perfectly in a skillet, the keys to successful pan-roasting, and more. For-Two Variations Throughout: Cooking for a smaller household? Dozens of variations help you scale down recipes one you’ve mastered the technique. With recipes using just one pan, this is the book to reach for on nights when less cleanup is a plus and fast recipes are ideal. The hardest-working pan in the kitchen gets its moment to shine. ATK pushes the limit what you can make in a skillet with 200+ recipes and inventive techniques that will forever change how you sear steak, roast chicken, simmer pasta, even scramble eggs. A skillet isnt just a skillet, it can be a baking dish, a roasting pan, a saucepan, a griddle, and more. With this surprising selection of 200+ crave-worthy dishes, cooking is fast and convenientand often leaves you with just one pan to wash. Think pot pie, pizza, pasta that cooks right in the sauce, deep dish quiche, enchiladas, breads, and even appetizers, sides, and dessert. Here are just some of the ways you'll up your skillet You Dont Need an Arsenal of Whether youre a nonstick superfan, a cast iron devotee, or exploring carbon steel, we help you choose the best skillets (and sizes) for your cooking style and when and how to substitute one for another. Saut and A masterclass on developing crust on meat, chicken, fish, and Learn why we start some cuts in a cold pan, how to butter baste others, and how to sear fish fillets for to crisp the skin while keeping the interior perfectly moist. Simmer and Our tricks simplify lavish dishes while developing deep flavor. Think Chicken Biryani, Spring Vegetable Risotto, and Shrimp and Grits with Andouille. Pan-Roast and Perfect your roast chicken game with fuss-free techniques and sides that soak up all the juices. And baking in your skillet offers an easy route to enchiladas, savory cobblers, and Dutch babies. Make Skillet Pasta and Ditch your pasta pot (and strainer) with pastas that bubble away in their own sauce, from a stovetop macaroni and cheese to pantry pastas, chewy rice noodles, and pan-crisped gnocchi Bake Breads and If you love brownies with crispy edges and fudgy middles, follow our innovative recipe in a cast-iron skillet. Fluffy dinner rolls for dinner? Theyre a snap in a skillet. So are rustic fruit desserts that go effortlessly from the oven to the table. Expert Advice from the Our equipment experts explain all you need to know, from how to properly season and clean cast-iron and carbon-steel skillets to navigating the world of nonstick pans including ceramic ones. Find our which brands the test kitchen recommends and why. Dinner for Two? Weve got you covered with recipe variations scaled to yield two servings (in a smaller skillet).