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

The Skillet showcases over 200 recipes and techniques that expand what you can accomplish with a single pan. America's Test Kitchen demonstrates how a skillet can function as a baking dish, roasting pan, saucepan, pasta pot, griddle, and more, offering a complete roadmap for preparing meals, breads, and desserts. The book includes guidance on selecting the right skillet for your needs. It covers the science behind nonstick, cast iron, and carbon steel options, helping you choose the best type and size for your cooking style and learn how to substitute one for another. Recipes range from Cheesy Stuffed Shells and Spanakopita to Herbed Roast Pork Loin with Asparagus, Chicken Under a Brick with Herb-Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Casserole, Sticky Buns, and Brownies. Visual technique spreads explain core strategies such as when to start food in a cold pan without oil when searing, how to poach fish in a skillet, and keys to successful pan-roasting. For smaller households, dozens of recipe variations help you scale down portions once you've mastered the technique. These one-pan dishes minimize cleanup while delivering quick cooking options.