Pan-Frying Recipes

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

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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...


    Loaded Cheddar-Corn Potato Patties

    Make these small for the perfect bite-size appetizer. Pile them on a cake platter, and watch them all disappear. —Darlene...


    Apple-Sage Sausage Patties

    Apple and sausage naturally go together. Add sage, and you’ve got some standout patties. They’re freezer friendly, so I make...


    Carne Adovada Sopes

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


    Blackened Halibut

    This blackened halibut recipe brings a restaurant-quality seafood dinner to the table with very little prep and cook time. Serve...


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    Baja Fish Tacos

    No need to head to Mexico to enjoy Baja fish tacos. With strips of panko-coated mahi mahi, smoky adobo, lime...


    Pork Chops and Noodles

    Indulge in the comforting flavors of tender pork chops smothered in a tangy mustard sauce, served over creamy egg noodles....


    Barbecue Bacon Burger

    This fantastic barbecue bacon burger has it all: melted cheese, tangy barbecue sauce, crispy bacon and thick onion rings. A...

    Frikadeller

    Meatballs just like grandma made and her mom before her! A classic Danish recipe, beef and pork frikadeller with creamy...


    Salmon with Mango-Citrus Salsa

    My mother would make this for us on weeknights in summer—this was the only way we would eat fish. You...


    Almond-Crusted Chops with Cider Sauce

    I use finely ground almonds to give pork chops a crunchy crust. The cider sauce makes them tangy, creamy and...


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    Chicken Francese

    I grew up on this tender, lemony chicken Francese recipe that's a classic in Italian cooking. It's delicious as is,...


    Latkes with Lox

    Lox, a salty smoked salmon, is a year-round delicacy. This recipe, inspired by one from the Jewish Journal, uses lox...


    Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breasts

    As a salesperson in the medical field, I'm often in hospitals during the lunch hour. One day, I was fortunate...


    Breaded Pork Tenderloin

    Breaded pork tenderloin is an ideal meal for families. It's sophisticated enough for adults, but still appeals to the kids...


    Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry Salsa

    My husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a spicy blueberry salsa. He was amazed...


    Gram’s Fried Chicken

    As a boy, I wolfed down my grandmother's fried chicken. I never knew how she made it, but my recipe...

    Pan-Seared Cod

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


    Crab Cakes with Chesapeake Bay Mayo

    I placed my personal stamp on my Aunt Ellie's crab cake recipe by changing up some of her ingredients. They're...


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    Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

    The crunch of breaded coating and tender texture of pork tenderloin make this pork tenderloin sandwich recipe a real treat....


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    Tarragon Chicken

    Tarragon chicken sounds fancy—like you might need to know at least four French cooking techniques to pull it off—but you’ll...


    Chicken Wing Dings

    Your guests will have a ball sampling this appetizer that has all the flavor and saucy goodness of traditional Buffalo...


    Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches

    These crispy Pork Chop Sandwiches feature tender pork chops in a flavorful cornmeal batter, served on whole wheat buns with...

    Biscuit-Topped Shepherd’s Pies

    Biscuit-topped shepherd's pie is a tasty twist on the original. It's easy to make and because the filling is cooked...


    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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    Chicken-Fried Steak

    This chicken-fried steak and gravy combination is absolute comfort food. Cube steak gets a lightly seasoned coating, making this dish...


    Tasty Veggie Patties

    Here's a delightful entree with a healthy dose of vegetables. “I like making these savory patties for a quick dinner,”...


    Turkey Bean Burgers

    Packed with veggies, beans, turkey and loads of flavor, these moist burgers are anything but boring. What an easy meal...


    Prosciutto-Pepper Pork Chops

    Here's a dish that's easy, fast and most importantly, delicious. Serve these prosciutto-stuffed pork chops with pasta salad for a...