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Best pans and skillets when cooking for two

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Modified: Jan 13, 2025 · Published: Jul 6, 2023 by Pam Werley · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

When making two portions, I have come to rely on smaller pans and skillets. Here's a list of my favorites and what I have found to be the best pans and skillets when cooking for two.

frittata in a cast iron skillet garnished with cilantro

Best pans and skillets for two portions

  • The All-clad stainless steel 10" fry pan is roomy to cook dishes like chicken marsala for two.  The traditional surface allows food to stick, developing the crusty brown bits contribute to the flavor of the dish.
  • T-fal Professional Total Nonstick fry pan 10 inch has the slickest, most durable nonstick coating perfect for when making loose meat sandwiches (aka Maid-Rite)
  • Lodge 10" Cast Iron skillet is my go to pan when it comes to creating deeply flavored crusts like frittata, Rhubarb Cherry Crisp, Tex-Mex enchiladas and so many more dishes.
  • Lodge 3 Quart Dutch oven is an incredibly versatile Dutch oven made of enameled cast iron is ideal for fish stew, tomato and fennel soup,  homemade chicken stock, braises-even frying and baking.
  • Lodge Chef Collection Cast Iron Grill pan brings the sizzle and flavor of the grill inside.  Try it with grilled swordfish kebabs, flank steak or burrata appetizer with sweet peppers.

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