Lily Wu

Lily Wu
Lily Wu
Fresh Sides, Skillet and Indoor Cooking

Hundreds of recipes by Lily Wu – side dishes, cast iron meals and indoor grilling.

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Lily Wu's recipes start with the dishes that sit next to the main event: zucchini flower fritters, butternut squash with roasted garlic, grill basket vegetables, one-pot Cajun dirty rice and meal prep grain bowls. The largest share of her work sits in Sides, where she focuses on contrast, pairing something rich or charred with a fresh, acidic or crunchy element.

She also covers indoor Grilling, using grill pans, cast iron skillets and flat-top style cooking to get browning and char without a backyard. That includes crispy skillet chicken thighs, pan-seared swordfish with lemon butter and skillet pesto chicken, plus a handful of burgers such as smash burgers and black bean patties made in a skillet.

Her recipes are practical by design: short ingredient lists, clear heat levels, servings stated up front and cooking times that match what happens on a home stove. Many dishes double as meal prep for the week. Browse her latest recipes below to find a side, a skillet dinner or a full plate you can make tonight.

Latest recipes:

Crispy Mediterranean Olive Oil Chicken Thighs

Crispy Olive Oil Chicken Thighs

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Mahogany gold skin and succulent meat define these Olive Oil Chicken Thighs. Learn how to balance the acidity in the flavor building blocks guide.

Skillet Chicken Thighs in 20 Minutes

Skillet Chicken Thighs

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Golden, juicy Skillet Chicken Thighs with a savory butter glaze. See the quick timing and stats for a fast meal. Check out the full recipe here.

Ultra-Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs

Crispy Chicken Thighs

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Learn more in the section on the trick for a shattering crust. These Crispy Chicken Thighs are for anyone needing a fast, high-protein weeknight meal.

Shattering-Crisp Lemon Skillet Chicken Thighs

Crispy Skillet Chicken Thighs

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Home cooks wanting dinner will love these Skillet Chicken Thighs. The tools you need list helps you achieve a deep, mahogany crust in 35 minutes.

Lemony Pesto Chicken Thighs: One Pan Roasted

Lemony Pesto Chicken

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Sear and roast for this Lemony Pesto Chicken. These Pesto Chicken Thighs take 45 minutes and the page includes the Recipe Specs section for easy planning.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Vegetables

Pesto Chicken Vegetables

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 30 minutes, Pesto Chicken Vegetables are a great weeknight meal. The sear logic ensures a deep flavor that makes this dish truly rich.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken in One Pan

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Home cooks looking for a weeknight win will love this Sun Dried Tomato Chicken. The Why This Recipe Works section explains how to build a rich, creamy sauce.

Pesto Chicken Vegetables with Baby Potatoes

Pesto Chicken Vegetables

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Chicken, baby potatoes, and broccoli define this Pesto Chicken Vegetables dish. It includes a method and cleanup table for this 25 minute meal.

Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes in 35 Minutes

Creamy Pesto Chicken

4.50 (8 Ratings)

Oven bake your Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes. This guide includes the recipe specs and takes 35 minutes total to prepare and serve.

Creamy Skillet Pesto Chicken

Skillet Pesto Chicken

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Chicken breasts, basil cream, and butter make this Skillet Pesto Chicken. It includes Quick Dish Specs and takes 30 minutes for a full meal.

Creamy Pesto Chicken: High-Protein Twist

Creamy Pesto Chicken

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Want a healthy Creamy Pesto Chicken? This high-protein yogurt version is ready in 30 minutes and includes a guide on what each ingredient does.

Crispy Zucchini Corn Fritters with Lime

Zucchini Corn Fritters with Lime

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Fresh zucchini, sweet corn, and cornstarch make these Zucchini Corn Fritters. This guide includes a section on customizing your batch in 40 minutes.

Crispy Zucchini Corn Fritters With Yogurt Sauce

Crispy Zucchini Corn Fritters

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Golden and crisp Zucchini Corn Fritters. Learn the moisture removal method in the section Why This Recipe Works. Great for a bright summer starter.

Authentic Italian Zucchini Flower Fritters

Zucchini Flower Fritters

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Zucchini Flower Fritters with a shattering crust. The guide includes a detailed look at how to fry the blossoms for a golden finish. Ready in 30 minutes.

Crispy Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini Fritters with Feta

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Zucchini Fritters with a golden crust and tangy center. This guide includes a detailed cooking process to ensure a crisp finish. Ready in 25 minutes.

Crispy Italian Zucchini Fritters

Italian Zucchini Fritters

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Squeeze the zucchini before frying these Italian Zucchini Fritters. Includes a guide for fixing common fritter issues and takes 35 minutes total.

Crispy Zucchini Fritters Greek

Zucchini Fritters Greek with Feta

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Want to make authentic Zucchini Fritters Greek? These savory patties use feta for flavor and include a detailed guide on how to make the fritters.

Crispy Zucchini Potato Fritters

Zucchini Potato Fritters

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Use a salt-and-squeeze method for these Zucchini Potato Fritters. This guide includes steps for the best crunch and takes 45 minutes in total.

Failure-Proof Zucchini Corn Fritters

Zucchini Corn Fritters

3.83 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 35 minutes, Zucchini Corn Fritters stay crisp with our moisture-removal tip. Includes quick recipe specs to help you get dinner on the table.

Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters in 30 Minutes

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Zucchini Fritters with a golden crust. Read our guide on what each ingredient does to ensure a crisp result. These are ready in just 30 minutes.

Low-Sugar Balsamic Veggie Kabobs

Balsamic Veggie Kabobs for 12 Skewers

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Vegetables often burn before they soften on the grill. These Balsamic Veggie Kabobs use a uniform chop for even cooking and include an ingredient role table.

Grilled Cherry Tomato Skewers with Garlic

Grilled Cherry Tomato Skewers

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Party hosts can serve Grilled Cherry Tomato Skewers as a bright starter. The Quick Recipe Snapshot explains how 10 minutes of heat creates a charred crust.

Mediterranean Grilled Veggies in 20 Minutes

Mediterranean Grilled Veggies

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Smoky and charred Mediterranean Grilled Veggies make a vibrant side dish. Check the section on what each ingredient does to get the sear right.