Did you know the best-selling new cookware on the market today is what our grandmothers used for cooking—cast iron! And for good reason. Cast iron is prized for its versatility, naturally nonstick surface and its ability to hold heat. It’s also incredibly durable and long-lasting. Cast Iron Recipes features more than 100 recipes specially designed for hearty favorites. Recipes run the gamut from skillet classics like fried chicken, Dutch Baby, crispy fried eggs and cornbread, to innovative, soon-to-be new favorites like Chicago-style stuffed pizza, mocha pudding cake, and oven-roasted barbecued short ribs (yes, you can cook all of this in a cast iron skillet!). Whether you’re new to cast iron cooking or a seasoned pro, everyone can learn from our special “Cooking Class” section in which we demonstrate how to sear the perfect steakhouse meat, fry perfect sunny-side eggs and roast root vegetables. Plus, we have a pro’s guide giving home cooks from beginner to expert everything they need to know about cast-iron cookware.
CAST IRON—IT’S THE HOTTEST COOKWARE ON THE MARKET TODAY
Cast-Iron COOKING SCHOOL • Everything You Need To Know To Best Utilize This Essential Cookware
Breakfast & BRUNCH • START YOUR DAY STRONG WITH THESE HEARTY MEALS—FROM PANCAKES TO FRIED EGGS AND FRITTATAS TO QUICHES AND MORE—COOKED IN CAST IRON.
Sandwiches, BURGERS & PIZZA • CAST IRON WORKS MAGIC ON THESE FAVORITE FORK-FREE FOODS. SANDWICHES GET EDGE-TO-EDGE TOASTY AND EVENLY GOLDEN WHILE PIZZA ACQUIRES A CRISPY CRUST WITH A CHEWY INSIDE.
Sear DELIGHTS • BLACKENED RIBEYE STEAKS, SPICE-CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOINS AND GOLDEN PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS—NO OTHER PAN COMPARES TO A HOT CAST-IRON SKILLET WHEN YOU WANT A CRISPY CRUST AND GORGEOUS COLOR.
One-Pot SUPPERS • ALL OF THESE FAMILY-PLEASING STOVETOP MEALS—INCLUDING STROGANOFF, SPAGHETTI AND CHICKEN-AND-SEAFOOD PAELLA—GO FROM START TO DELICIOUS IN A SINGLE PAN, MAKING CLEANUP A BREEZE.
Braising, STEWING & ROASTING • FROM LONG-SIMMER BRAISING SHORT RIBS TO ROASTING CHICKEN, CAST-IRON DUTCH OVEN COOKING IS PRIZED FOR TRANSFORMING HUMBLE MEATS INTO SENSATIONAL, FULL-FLAVOR MEALS.
Country CASSEROLES • IF YOU THINK THIS KITCHEN STAPLE HAS TO BE BAKED IN A GLASS DISH, THINK AGAIN! CAST-IRON SKILLETS AND DUTCH OVENS ARE IDEAL FOR GOING FROM PREP ON THE STOVETOP TO BAKING IN THE OVEN.
Biscuits & BREADS • CAST-IRON COOKWARE IS IDEAL FOR BREAD BAKING. THE HOT SURFACE CREATES A CRISP CRUST WHILE THE RADIANT HEAT HELPS BAKE THE INTERIOR TO THE PERFECT TEXTURE.
Comfort DESSERTS • END THE MEAL ON A SWEET NOTE WITH A SPECIAL TREAT. COBBLERS, CAKES, COOKIES, PIES (EVEN CHILLED CONFECTIONS!) BENEFIT FROM BEING MADE IN CAST IRON.
Cooking With Cast Iron
