Cast Iron Cooking

Create colorful, delicious meals that bring people together with 130 recipes, perfect for cast-iron skillets, Dutch ovens, and more. Cast-iron cookware is treasured in the home kitchen. Expertly seasoned pieces are often passed down through the generations. Whether you own a skillet your great-grandparents used or are shopping for a new Dutch oven, learn how to select, season, and properly care for these versatile pans. Then put them to use with Julia Rutland's collection of full-flavored recipes sure to please the whole family. Cast-Iron Cooking showcases 130 recipes that are best made in cast-iron cookware, from griddles to novelty pans to brasiers. Julia gives expert advice on the purchasing, seasoning, and care of this beloved material, then provides a range of hearty meal ideas-including appetizers, breads, stews, main dishes, desserts, and more! The author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every dish offers the quality your loved ones deserve. Inside you'll find: 130 recipes-tested and tasted by the author Breakfast, breads, main courses, sides, and more Vegetarian options Full-color photographs