Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Use a meat thermometer. If you’re using thin-sliced chicken breasts, you barely need to check for doneness, but it’s never a bad idea to check anyway.

Thin-cut pork chops only need to cook for a few minutes on each side, so it’s easy to get them on the table quickly any night ...

This quick, one-pan-meal features pan-seared chicken in a sumptuous garlic-parmesan cheese sauce. With a hint of wine (optional but lovely) and a touch of heavy cream, it’s as luxurious as it is ...