The idea of bringing a fresh meal together on the stovetop already denotes a feeling of ease: a flick of the wrist, a splash from the oil cruet—and, okay, maybe a sprinkle of cheese—and soon dinner is made. When you’re ready to tackle this kind of quick dinner, you want a pan that’s equally as pressure-free.
That’s where the Cristel Space-Saving Fry Pan comes in. Designed by one of France’s most popular stainless steel cookware brands—and made by them, in France!—this aluminum and stainless steel fry pan features removable handles: a long one for shake-shake-shake sautéing, and two short ones for transferring it to the oven with ease. You can even pop them off easily for extra-compact storage.
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Fay L.
April 4, 2016
Sautéed onions and garlic with quartered Brussels along with garlic slices, salt n pepper with asparagus as sides, pounded chicken breasts marinated in pickle juice then coated with egg, flour n seasoning, and fried till cooked.
mia P.
April 3, 2016
Spaghetti with purée peas, anise seeds and ricotta. Add crispy bacon or guanciale and pecorino for toppings. A spring carbonara without the heft.
Talia
April 2, 2016
I love making egg scrambles! I usually sauté mushrooms, peppers and spinach. A great one pan meal, for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner!
Mickey G.
April 2, 2016
Here's the deal. I could copy and paste a recipe from a reputable food blog, sprinkle in some French preparatory terms, and end it with an enthusiastic exclamation point to convey my optimism. But let's be honest. I'm making nachos. A large Cristel space-saving frying pan amount of nachos. Nachos. Nachos. Nachos.
Tyneisha F.
April 2, 2016
In spring I love something light, like a nice piece of grilled salmon with baby spinach!
Amanda B.
April 2, 2016
A pan-seared snapper fillet with harissa paste, and a side of and spring onions and browned baby potatoes
Abby
April 2, 2016
Pan roasted and then lightly broiled salmon with an apricot glaze and apricot pistachio crust. Served over a bed of garlicky sauteed spinach and morels and lemony risotto.
Sheila H.
April 2, 2016
With all of the cheap fresh asparagus abounding, I'd say a asparagus and proscuitto frittata- yup, breakfast for dinner!
Laurel
April 2, 2016
The name is incongruent with the prompt's season, but "Summer Stew" from the brilliant Dinner A Love Story blog by Jenny Rosenstrach feels very spring-y when I can keep a window open to let in a breeze while I'm cooking
Neha
April 1, 2016
I love a nice pasta cooked with tomato, garlic, mixed olives, a bit of cheese, and fresh herbs!
Shumaila C.
April 1, 2016
Pan fried tilapia with sauteed brocolli, cucumber avocado salsa and some steamed corn or baked potatoes. So good!
rachel
April 1, 2016
I love a fresh vegetable risotto for spring. Using asparagus, radishes and spring peas!
Cassandra
April 1, 2016
A cilantro creamy chicken with steamed broccoli as a side. The flavoring in then chicken is so amazing!
Emily H.
April 1, 2016
Salmon grilled with lemon wedges! The juice from the lemon soaks into the salmon and tastes oh so fresh and springy. Serve it along a light green salad and I'm a happy camper.
Stephanie Y.
April 1, 2016
Love using up any green spring veggies to make a pesto and toss it with some pasta for a quick dinner!
Zev G.
April 1, 2016
I love to top pasta with garlic scapes, browned onions, and wilted spinach and some fresh Parmesan cheese for a light spring dinner.
Asha L.
March 31, 2016
Farro spaghetti with spiralized zucchini tossed with English peas pesto and topped with lemony toasted breadcrumbs.
Allison W.
March 31, 2016
Gotta love a good breakfast...any time of the day! Poached eggs, bacon, and homemade hash browns!
Regan C.
March 31, 2016
Shakshuka!! I jut started making the feature recipes from Food52 and I love it.
Ali
March 31, 2016
Greek yogurt karhi with gram flour deep fried pakoras. It is a south east asian dish. We prefer to eat it with chapatis or parathas.
Nicolette
March 31, 2016
Sauté' veggies from the farmers' market and mix in sausage and add over linguine :D
ceciel
March 31, 2016
Salad bar night at our house--heat up the leftover Easter ham, sautée asparagus, rutabaga, butternut squash (it's still early in the spring, right!), toast walnuts in the pan. Throw it all on top of lettuce (better if it's from the garden), add vinagerette and yum.
Athena D.
March 31, 2016
I really like a garden vegetable tempeh sloppy joe. It's like, quick, easy, and delicious. Even my meat eating family members love it.
Sarah B.
March 31, 2016
Skillet frittata with fresh spring veggies, herbs and mushrooms. Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch with a salad. Great as leftovers too.
summersavory
March 31, 2016
The springiest stove-top meal I can imagine is a quick saute of asparagus, fresh peas, and oyster mushrooms in butter. Add a bit of fresh mint, throw it on some toast, and eat outside in the sun!
Kris
March 31, 2016
I really like making lemon jalapeño pasta in the spring. It's light, and has a little kick to it!
Santiago D.
March 31, 2016
I would love to cook a kale, bourbon glazed carrot and bacon salad, topped with parmesan cheese wafer.
William T.
March 31, 2016
Quinoa salad with olives, feta, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes tossed in a light sunny vinaigrette
Leah
March 31, 2016
Sweet Italian sausage, wit peppers and onions tossed into purple lettuce or arugula
mayaadavis
March 31, 2016
Fusilli with Corn: a pasta dish created by my best friend when we were kids. A box of fun, twirly past, five ears of corn, a couple tablespoons of chives, a few tablespoons of butter and lots of grated Parmesan cheese. Plus a side of mixed greens in a light acidic dressing. Quick and fresh!
Ashley M.
March 31, 2016
My favorite spring time dish is fresh Kale and Lemon Pasta. Its light and fresh and it has all of the making of a delicious and airy meal .
Edie
March 31, 2016
Yummy, comfort-foodie shepherd's pie. Assembled and browned meat & veggies on the stovetop, topped with buttery mashed potatoes, then baked for gooey cheese & crumb-topped goodness!
Danielle S.
March 31, 2016
I like to make a one pan couscous with chicken breasts, asparagus, and sprinkle feta over top. It's a lovely little spring dinner.
Steve M.
March 31, 2016
Jumbo lump crabmeat, julienned snow peas, Thai basil tossed with angel hair pasta.
Jesyka W.
March 31, 2016
Lemon pepper chicken over a bed of stir fried spinach and tomato. Delicious!
Nick
March 31, 2016
Baby Bibb or Boston lettuce braised with Garden Peas and Heavy Cream. Prepare a bouquet garni of bay leaves, parsley, and thyme. Sautee shallots in butter with salt until translucent and then add the peas and the halved lettuce heads. Pour over just enough stock to come about halfway up the lettuce and add the bouquet garni. With the lid on, simmer the veg gently for about 20 minutes (40 if using more mature lettuce.) Remove the vegetables when the lettuce is fork tender and reduce the liquid by half. Add a few tablespoons of cream per lettuce portion and reduce further until the liquid is thick and syrupy. Toss the vegetables in the sauce and serve. Add a teaspoon of sugar if desired. I often pair it with lamb, sausages, or roasted poultry. Bread is always a good idea.
Lezanne
March 31, 2016
Ramps, Ramps and more Ramps. I live Ina. Climate that is mostly spring-like weather all year long and many thing I can get easily. But ramps only show up this time of year and I love to seat them whole and eat with some great crunchy salt.
Brittney W.
March 31, 2016
My favorite spring recipe is a simple dish: sliced spicy Italian sausage with blistered grape tomatoes, tossed with salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh gnocchi. Sprinkle on some fresh basil for a taste of spring!
Virginia L.
March 31, 2016
Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce is my favorite spring stovetop springtime dinner! Good luck to me!
francesca R.
March 31, 2016
cider glazed squash toasts with manchego and spicy pecans and a green salad
Linda B.
March 31, 2016
My world famous chicken franchaise served with zucchini and carrot "linguini"
Megan L.
March 31, 2016
I definitely love my Vietnamese-style Spring Rolls in the spring! I sautee sliced fatty pork with various Taiwanese-inspired seasonings (our cuisines differ from in terms of herbs), boil rice noodles, and cut up fresh veggies. I also make my own peanut sipping sauce! Great way to enjoy your vegetables :)
elleellebee
March 31, 2016
Sauteed asparagus drizzled with balsamic reduction, topped with an over easy egg and sprinkled with parmesan.
Julia
March 31, 2016
My go to is black bean burgers with all the fixings! Make a side of fresh baked sweet potato fries and its a meal I could have over and over (aka my excuse to eat a burger and fries but still feel like I'm on a diet...am I right?)
Kara
March 31, 2016
Fresh greens and beans with over easy eggs, with some toast! Then to eat them outside on the deck in the spring sunshine :)
P
March 31, 2016
A mixed salad of young spring greens with rice vermicelli and grilled salmon with a lime fish sauce dressing and chopped Thai or regular basil on top.
Daniel L.
March 31, 2016
Spring food to me is lighter... I love playing with fresh produce from the farmers market. Quick blanched asparagus that is roasted with olive oil salt, garlic and dijon and then topped with a couple poached eggs and a toast pistachio crumble... Some dark grain French bread for dipping and white wine. Bam. I want that pan. Ha.
Chris K.
March 31, 2016
Quick pan sauted pork cutlets with lemon and capers, and frenched green beans and carrots and a touch of white wine and butter to finish.
Josh G.
March 31, 2016
Fresh garlic, lemon and rosemary pasta with pieces of roasted chicken (cooked separately) but combined in a fry pan with the lemony garlic juices and white wine!
Jamie
March 31, 2016
My favorite stovetop spring meal is a quick stir fry with lots of garden veggies and plenty of mushrooms.
Supriya
March 31, 2016
Arugula and quinoa salad; pasta with a simple nut and garlic sauce and seasonal veggies
Veronica
March 31, 2016
My favorite is fresh salmon simply prepared with lemon slices, garlic, salt and pepper, broiled in the oven with a fresh caprese salad on the side! Maybe I'll make that tonight!
Marissa C.
March 31, 2016
I love making stir fry with springtime veggies, a light sauce and brown rice. Last night was a bit of steak, caramelized onions, asparagus with lemon and herbs.
Angel V.
March 31, 2016
Toast with in-season produce! Garlic asparagus, arugula, goat cheese, slices of strawberries and a honey drizzle!
Brittany T.
March 31, 2016
I LOVE crisp, sautéed fresh asparagus, tossed with fresh pasta, peas, a bit of lemon zest and PESTO. Light, creamy, and delicious!
Hayden G.
March 31, 2016
My favorite is shakshuka! Its simple, wholesome, comforting, and always delicious!
Eduardo A.
March 31, 2016
Nothing beats angel hair pasta with a homemade pomodoro sauce, a dollop of ricotta and some lemon zest
Brianna K.
March 31, 2016
Risotto for sure. It was one of the first dishes I cooked for my boyfriend after we painted his whole kitchen red.
Miss H.
March 31, 2016
kimchi fried rice with all my left over rice and super sour kimchi. I'll throw in some diced spam too.
Ruchi
March 31, 2016
a lighter version of asparagus & mushroom risotto (no cream), and lots of lemon
AstoundingTuna
March 31, 2016
Mujadara, with spinach/kale/arugula/collard greens, swap in or out quinoa, brown/wild rice, add tzaziki with a heavy dose of fresh parsley and minced garlic soaked in lemon to take the edge off (a little).
Robismil
March 31, 2016
My favourite quick, easy and nourishing spring stovetop dinner is spicy shakshuka!
Noelle A.
March 31, 2016
Baby greens with white beans and crispy prosciutto- all sautéed in garlic and oil!
Lindsay
March 31, 2016
I just made a nice spring veggie soup, with green beans, potatoes, asparagus, onion, carrot and celery, all in a nice rich chicken broth.
Noah H.
March 31, 2016
Cacio e Pepe with warm asparagus salad always and forever my spring favorite.
Danielle R.
March 31, 2016
My favorite is creamy mushroom pasta. I use a combination of whatever mushrooms I have lying around and whip up a quick and light cream sauce and finish it off with fresh herbs to get my "greens" YUM
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March 31, 2016
Brussel Sprouts tossed with a little bit of chicken stock, cherry tomatoes, and yellow zucchini:)
Brianna R.
March 31, 2016
Orange-ginger glazed salmon with soy garlic broccoli over a bed of long grain rice!
Courtney B.
March 31, 2016
Sautéed tomatoes, onions, and olives with a nice salmon steak and a nut filled pilaf!
mikomiao
March 31, 2016
We do an Israeli couscous with peas, mints and mushrooms (morels if we have them) that's perfect for spring!
Bracha
March 31, 2016
Anything with fresh fruits qnd/or vegetables!!! Seared chicken breast with grapes and shallots, a rib eye steak with sautéed tomatoes and zucchini and herbs from my garden... Or when I'm feeling especially dangerous- grilled cheese stuffed with any and all vegetables I can find (tomato, avocado, arugula...) on a hearty bread fried in butter!!
Jennifer L.
March 31, 2016
Warm grain bowl with barley, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, feta, and sautéed garlicky chicken!
Nornee
March 31, 2016
Pasta cooked with kale and tossed with sauteed with garlic and artichokes! This pan looks neat!
chez_mere
March 31, 2016
Our family always has a small crop of morel mushrooms pop up in the backyard come May. So by far my favorite spring skillets supper is a prescious handful of those sautéed with butter, a smashed garlic clove, fresh black pepper. Finished with a small squirt of lemon and chives (also from the yard) and heaped on the best sourdough money can buy. Everything I could ask for and more.
Teresa M.
March 31, 2016
Spring is time for the main dish salad to return. When the kids were little it would be laid out on the table as a salad bar, protein toppers, lots (LOTS) of fresh, colourful veggie options and homemade dressing with a wholegrain roll or bread. They got (and still do) to use whatever they wanted, but that was all there was for dinner ... they learned a lot about making smart choices for themselves.
HalfPint
March 31, 2016
I've been make the one pot pasta dish from Martha Stewart. More of a summer dish, I suppose, but it's a delicious healthy meal. Bonus: quick to make and less to clean up.
Smw2170
March 31, 2016
Heidi Swanson's chickpea stew with saffron! Love making this in spring
https://food52.com/recipes/21849-heidi-swanson-s-chickpea-stew-with-saffron-yogurt-and-garlic
https://food52.com/recipes/21849-heidi-swanson-s-chickpea-stew-with-saffron-yogurt-and-garlic
mel
March 31, 2016
quick and easy cheesy quesadillas with whatever veggies are avalable. I usually stir fry the veggies first then scoop them into the quesadilla for frying in the same pan
Andrea J.
March 31, 2016
Just asparagus, sautéed, and a little charred, with lemon and salt. I can eat a whole pan alone and I probably won't use utensils.
Anna K.
March 31, 2016
I love to sauté chicken breasts sprinkled with Herbes de Provence then finished with white wine and a pat of butter. And served with a crisp green salad.
jhay
March 31, 2016
Nothing quite thin sliced chicken, breaded, pan fried, squirted with lemon and served hot from the skillet.
joan
March 31, 2016
Sauteed veggies of course. Asparagus, but mostly green beans with a touch of hi acid olive oil, sea salt and crushed pepper.
Then sear marinated chicken strips, make a pan gravy and throw it in the oven for 15-20 mins: delicious home cooking, that no soul can deny.
Enjoy with family + friends + a large tankard of Pinot Grigio = world peace.
Then sear marinated chicken strips, make a pan gravy and throw it in the oven for 15-20 mins: delicious home cooking, that no soul can deny.
Enjoy with family + friends + a large tankard of Pinot Grigio = world peace.
Morgan
March 31, 2016
Hello!Who can go wrong with a grilled cheese. Adjust the amount of butter ,for the amount of weekly stress.
Emily L.
March 31, 2016
living in Louisiana and having much earlier access to spring produce, I love sautéing any veggies I can get my hands on at the farmers market (normally snap peas, tomatoes, giant green onions, sweet corn, and fresh basil), throwing it on some type of grain, and topping with locally pressed olive oil and balsamic vinegar. So simple but so good!
Stephanie
March 31, 2016
I second (third? fifteenth?) the risotto. Also, in keeping with the stove to oven idea, frittata! Both of these using whatever seasonal veggies are handy!
Perry P.
March 31, 2016
Fresh Sautéed mediterranean calamari with mushrooms and asparagus over linguine finished in a lemon basil wine sauce.
Its fresh and light for the Spring and summer . Perfecto!
Its fresh and light for the Spring and summer . Perfecto!
franA
March 31, 2016
Like everyone else, I eat a lot of asparagus right now. In a few weeks, I can harvest my own--yard to table. I love it with some lemon over pasta, sometimes with chicken or shrimp or scallops.
Leena8137
March 31, 2016
Gnocchi primavera is a favorite of mine, especially when we can get the asparagus nice and fresh in springtime!
inpatskitchen
March 31, 2016
Three Peas in a Pot is one of our favorites:
https://food52.com/recipes/11735-three-peas-in-a-pot
https://food52.com/recipes/11735-three-peas-in-a-pot
amysarah
March 31, 2016
Risotto, pasta or an omelet focusing on some combination of quintessentially spring vegetables - fiddle head ferns, ramps, fava beans, asparagus, etc.
CookOnTheFly
March 31, 2016
Absurdly Addictive Asparagus with grilled scallops. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every. Day.
tai
March 31, 2016
It's got to be risotto primavera, which is kind of a pain to make in my cast iron!
polina
March 31, 2016
Scrambled eggs with corned beef in one skillet. Evenings are for protein boosts.
Blissed-Out B.
March 31, 2016
My favorite stovetop spring dinner is most any pasta dish that includes the quintessential springtime favorite... asparagus!! Yummy!
Kimberly
March 31, 2016
Veggie frittata with ramps, baby potatoes, gruyere, spinach or kale served with white wine and lots of crusty bread.
Jessie P.
March 31, 2016
My favorite stovetop spring dinner is a stir fry with fresh spring veggies and a delicious sauce, served over rice.
Rachel
March 31, 2016
Well this week its been about tempeh stir fry. We are still far from local springgy-type veggies here in Vermont, but at least there is locally made tempeh!
Panfusine
March 31, 2016
Pav Bhaji (Mix of cooked down spiced vegetables seasoned with plenty of butter & fresh baked rolls.
Teresa
March 31, 2016
The Steamy Kitchen's Thai Style Sweet Chili Chicken with Basil is my go to spring/summer stovetop meal!
Erica H.
March 31, 2016
Shrimp orzo! One pot, but complex flavor. The kids will eat it twice. Thanks for the contest!
Aabha
March 31, 2016
Our favorite springtime weekday dinner is toasted sandwiches made with spinach, mushrooms, and spring onions — with provolone cheese and mustard. I sauté onions first, followed by cooking the mushrooms in a skillet on high heat with just a little bit of oil. I break fresh spinach into pieces with my hands and let it wilt in the pan along with the onions and mushrooms. A bit of salt and black pepper is all the seasoning this needs. Then I pile this delicious vegetable mix onto sourdough slices, add provolone cheese and a bit of stone ground mustard, and grill each sandwich for a couple of minutes. Voila! Easy and delicious meal with all the goodness of fresh spring vegetables and hardly any time in the kitchen.
This pan would be the perfect tool for this meal!
This pan would be the perfect tool for this meal!
Rebecca F.
March 31, 2016
Quick ragout with anything fresh and seasonal, over polenta or another grain
Johanna
March 31, 2016
A favourite in my house is beef stroganoff. A hearty and complete meal that I can make in one pan. Best of both worlds... Delicious and filling plus easy clean-up!!
rfisman
March 31, 2016
Blanched ramps pureed with olive oil, lemon zest, and ricotta, on whole wheat pasta
Alicia
March 31, 2016
I love making frittatas with whatever spring veggies are in my fridge. This pan looks perfect for the job!
Katie
March 31, 2016
My favorite spring dinner dish lately has been fried rice using cauliflower! I've been adding ingredients like asparagus and tofu to make it a little different!
weekend A.
March 31, 2016
No question -- frittata with fresh spring vegetables is one of my go-to favorites...with asparagus, peas, ramps, and whatever else!
Sarah H.
March 31, 2016
The best spring dinner is a cheese plate! Fresh baked bread or crackers, lots of fruit, leftover preserves from winter, and strong, sharp cheeses.
Megan T.
March 31, 2016
One of my favorite spring dinners is a balance between the hearty meals of winter and the anticipation of spring--an asparagus and parmesan risotto warms the soul (and stomach!).
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