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What we cook with

The short list of tools behind the recipes on Skillet Greens. Nothing here is sponsored; each one is on the list because it gets used.

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Essentials

12-inch cast iron skillet

High, steady heat is what chars vegetables instead of steaming them.

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Salad spinner

Wet greens will not crisp or dress well. A spinner dries a whole bunch in a minute.

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Chef's knife, 8 inch

Most of a vegetable recipe is knife work. A sharp knife makes it quick and safe.

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Half sheet pans

Roasting trays of vegetables, spread out so they brown rather than steam.

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Nice to have

Not needed for any recipe here, but each one makes a job easier.

Julienne peeler

Ribbons and matchsticks for slaws and stir-fries without a mandoline.

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Microplane grater

Garlic, ginger, and citrus zest in seconds.

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