A skillet dish is a type of cooking in which food is prepared and cooked in a cast iron or steel frying pan, also known as a skillet. This style of cooking can include various ingredients such as vegetables, meats, seafood, and grains that are sautéed, stir-fried, braised, or grilled in the skillet until they reach desired doneness. The name "skillet dish" refers to both the method of cooking and the finished dish itself, which is typically served directly from the skillet it was prepared in.