Pan-Frying Recipes

Warm up your skillet for these pan-frying recipes that get dinner done in a hurry.

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Pork Tenderloin with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

This is my go-to dish for both special occasions and weekday dinners because it's so easy and delicious. We love it because the pork tenderloin is, without fail, moist and tender but also the sauce is really unique. In fact, this past Thanksgiving, my husband suggested it would be good to have available along with turkey gravy and he was right. It was a huge hit! —Kim Wells, Worthington, OH

Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...


Sausage and Bean Skillet with Crispy Plantains

I love a quick weeknight dinner, especially when the whole family loves it. This dish has tasty Caribbean flavors, and...


Basil Chicken with Smoked Tomato Jam

I grow my own herbs and veggies in the summer, and when they are at peak, I incorporate them into...


Rhubarb and Honey Chicken

The sauce on this honey chicken is like a sweet-tart spin on teriyaki. Everyone who has tried it raves about...


Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The...

Carne Adovada Sopes

I call this "dude food," as my husband and son would eat this weekly. The tender pork is great. —Johnna...


Fish Tacos

A cool sauce with just a bit of zing tops these breaded fish tacos (that are actually healthy!). This recipe...


Mexican Carnitas

Ever hear of carnitas? They're easy-to-make pork crisps that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is...


Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice

I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen...

Honey-Fried Walleye

We fish on most summer weekends, so we have lots of fresh fillets. Everyone who tries this crisp, golden fish...


Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

To help breading adhere to this cornmeal-fried catfish, pat fillets dry and coat lightly with flour before dipping in egg...


Tender Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork Chops

The recipe for these moist, tender pork chops was given to me years ago by my best friend. It's become...


Tuna Burgers

My family members were so accustomed to typical beef burgers that they were hesitant to try these when I first...


Turkey Scallopini

Quick-cooking turkey breast slices make this recipe a winner when you only have a few minutes to fix a satisfying...

Pork with Mustard Sauce

Back when I was a girl, I couldn't wait until I was grown up and could start cooking for my...


Makeover Country-Fried Steak

A healthier country-fried steak? Sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s not. This comforting dish keeps its delicious classic flavors while...


Parmesan Chicken Breasts

"People can't believe it when I tell them how little time it takes to fix this delicious chicken," reports Mollie...


Fisherman’s Crispy Coating

My father, Garfield Freih, is an avid fisherman and frequently acts as the chef on fishing trips he takes with...


Catfish Cakes

These cakes are crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside—a real treat! I like to serve...


Pan-Seared Cod

Cod has a soft, buttery appeal that goes with cilantro, onions and crunchy pine nuts. This pan-seared cod is the...


Leftover Meat Loaf Parmesan

This is a wonderful recipe to use when you have leftover meatloaf. Instead of a meatloaf sandwich I make this...


Fried Green Tomato Stacks

This dish is for lovers of red and green tomatoes. When I ran across the recipe, I just had to...


Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs

The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it...

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Cornmeal Catfish with Avocado Sauce

When I was growing up in California, my mother made catfish quite often, and it was always a hit. Now...


Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Gravy

We raised our own meat and vegetables when I was a girl. This golden chicken always reminds me of Mom...


Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy

Mom's traditional fried chicken always cooked up golden brown and crispy. Drizzled with the pan gravy, this dish is real...


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Turkey Cutlets with Pan Gravy

Using cutlets or any boneless meat speeds up cooking time for this quick entree. You can use thin boneless, skinless...


Basil Pork Chops

Just a few ingredients give a tender pork loin chop all the glazed goodness it needs. Serve with your favorite...


Fried Bluegill Fillets

"The secret to this recipe is double-dipping the fish fillets," writes Doug Wright of Maize, Kansas.