One-Pan Recipes for Any Night of the Week from New America’s Test Kitchen

Introducing the America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook, featuring The Skillet: 1-Pan Recipes for Every Night. The skillet is often thought of as a mere cooking tool, yet it’s a remarkable asset in the kitchen that can be so much more than just a vessel for frying eggs or sautéing veggies. This new cookbook showcases over 200 recipes that highlight the versatility of the skillet, elevating it from basic to extraordinary. The editors of the book emphasize that this underrated kitchen staple deserves a place of honor: “The skillet is the unicorn of the kitchen, a pan that is often underestimated but should be highly valued. Once you start cooking from this book, you will look at skillets with new eyes and admiration for all they can do.”

If you’re looking to simplify your dinner routine, the new cookbook provides various complete meal options that can all be prepared in your trusty skillet. Here are a few enticing recipes to try tonight.

First up, Seared Scallops with Broccolini. Start with 1.5 pounds of sea scallops, properly patted dry, and a pound of trimmed broccolini. Heat some vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet. Sear the scallops for about two minutes on each side and set aside. Next, boil the broccolini in a bit of water, then transfer it to a platter. In the same skillet, cook butter and pine nuts, and finish off with Peppadew peppers and shallots. Toss everything together for a beautiful presentation.

Another delicious option is Cast-Iron Pork Fajitas. Season two pork tenderloins with a mix of kosher salt, pepper, cumin, and other spices. Sear the pork in a cast-iron skillet before adding bell peppers and onions. Once caramelized, serve it all with warmed flour tortillas for a satisfying meal.

Finally, Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Greens brings a delightful twist to your dinner table. This recipe uses boneless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mix of thyme and lemon zest. Sauté pancetta, Swiss chard, and cannellini beans for a nutritious side. Combine everything for a simple, wholesome dinner that highlights the skillet’s multi-faceted capabilities.

These recipes not only simplify your meal preparation but also keep clean-up easy, proving that a skillet can indeed do it all. Embrace this kitchen workhorse and elevate your weeknight dinners.