Skillet Diaries: A Cast-Iron Legacy

It offered evenly distributed heat and the ability to transfer from stovetop to oven. It also offered a physical reminder about cooks and cooking from a generation before. For many migrating families moving far away from home, the cast-iron skillet had become a treasured family heirloom. Jerrelle Guy I only recall Granny losing patience in the kitchen with her biggest fan once. Granny didn’t say a word. But I’ll never forget that morning’s glare....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Michelle Green

Skillet Eggs with Sausage & Tomato Aioli

This breakfast-for-dinner fried egg skillet is a no-brainer alternative to takeout when you’re rushed. Loading kale into this quick dinner recipe provides some calcium as well as vitamins and fiber. Serve with whole-grain toast and simple tomato aioli for a weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a serving platter or divide among 4 plates. Crack eggs into the pan and sprinkle with the remaining pinch of salt and pepper....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · George Spence

Skillet Eggs with Tomatillos & Spinach

This healthy skillet recipe features eggs cooked in a mixture of spinach, herbs and tomatillos. Garnish with a touch of harissaa fiery chile pasteand dip some toasted whole-grain country bread into the jammy yolks. Add spinach and water; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley, cilantro, mint and salt. Crack eggs over the vegetables. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the whites are set, 3 to 5 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Ryan Taylor

Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus

Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta. Serve with baby arugula salad with vinaigrette and a glass of pinot grigio. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until plumped and golden in spots, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in asparagus and broth. Cover and cook until the asparagus is barely tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Alexander Williams

Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cover and keep warm. Cook onion in the same skillet about 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, tomatillos, green chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir in the cooked chicken; heat through. Cut tortillas into quarters; layer over top of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Richard Valenzuela

Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale

This easy one-pan skillet recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in the same pan as the potatoes and kale for minimal cleanup. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Photo:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Kimberly Davis

Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach

Diana Chistruga Can I Use Chicken Breast Instead of Thighs? Chicken breast or chicken tenderloins can be used in place of the chicken thighs. So long as they are cut into bite-size pieces, the cooking time remains the same. Photo:Diana Chistruga What Can I Serve with Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach? This one-skillet meal is perfect served over whole-wheat pasta or brown rice. For a low-carb dinner, you could serve it over cooked spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Sandra Baker

Skillet Ravioli Lasagna

This easy inside-out ravioli lasagna is the ultimate weeknight comfort foodno layering or mixing bowls required. Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and set aside. Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and basil; bring to a simmer....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Anthony Alexander

Skillet Sour Cream & Onion Chicken

Fresh basil brightens up the dish. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Photo: Rachel Marek Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Whisk sour cream and broth together in a glass measuring cup. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat. Rachel Marek Sprinkle with basil, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Wyatt Wilson

Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole

Brimming with antioxidants from the mushrooms, garlic, spinach and herbs, this dish is a healthy crowd-pleaser. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron or other deep ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and 14 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 16 minutes. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Transfer to a plate; do not wipe the skillet clean. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Amber Newman PhD

Skillet Swiss Steak

Sauteed peppers, onions and tomatoes make a quick, savory sauce. Ask your butcher for 4 equal-size cube steaks (about 4 ounces each) so they cook evenly. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the steaks in it. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook the steaks until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Darlene Stewart

Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole

We remedy this by making our own creamy mushroom sauce with nonfat milk thickened with a bit of flour. Cook noodles until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes or according to package directions. Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis Meanwhile, heat oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add wine and cook until evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Michelle Wu

Skip the Salt With These Low-Sodium Meal Delivery Services

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. These meal delivery services help cut sodium while still delivering big flavor. Photo:COURTESY OF BRAND This diet may be recommended for certain diagnoses like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and others. What to know:Not all of the meals meet EatingWell’slow-sodium criteria. Also, the meals are ready-made and created by award-winning chefs. PHOTO: EatingWell / Taysha Murtaugh...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Glenda Mckee