By now, one of its motors had failed altogether, so that its camera could no longer pan from side to side.

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Fit a layer of apples into the skillet, putting the apples into the pan rounded side down and making concentric circles.

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Begin by laying the fish, skin-side down, into a hot pan.

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Place the chicken, skin side up, in a large roasting pan.

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When cooking the fish skin-side down, be sure to coat the pan completely with oil, and to watch the fillet closely.

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When the pan is very hot, use tongs to lower in each scallop, flat side down.

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