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Cast Iron Journey 2021

  • Continuing the Journey

    I love cast iron.  It has such a rich history all over the world.  It sautés and cooks beautifully on the stovetop, can be transferred to the oven without a problem, and handles outdoor cooking like a champ.  Not only that but it is one of my favorite things to cook with because it’s easy…

  • Apple Butter – Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Apple season is not over! We have loved making different things in our cast iron this year with apples! It makes the whole house smell delicious, no essential oils needed. Check out how I made Apple Butter in my Dutch Oven this year: Ingredients: Method: First I peeled and cut my apples. Then I added…

  • Skillet Gyudon

    Skillet Gyudon

    It all starts with the onions, slice a medium onion thinly. Warm up your skillet, add coconut oil and sauté onions until they are soft and beginning to brown. While they are cooking, combine 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 Tbsp tamari, 2 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 tsp ginger powder,…

  • Cast Iron Hamburger Night

    We recently got a Traeger Pellet Grill. When you look at the recipes on their website, it’s a cast iron dream. We wanted to try one of our favorite go-to dinner meals in a different way and decided to make The Traeger Classic Burger. I really recommend the recipe because it’s low effort and big…

  • Cast Iron Grilling – Fingerling potatoes

    Cast Iron Grilling – Fingerling potatoes

    We have been waiting to braai (the South African name for grilling, but oh so much more) for a while now. We got the chance this last week when our pellet grill arrived via delivery. It took my husband a few days to find time to put it together during the work week, but this…

  • Re-Seasoning Skillets

    Many of us keep our cast iron for a long time or inherit it from someone else. It’s basically indestructible and amazing, so it makes sense, right? It’s a good idea to re-season a skillet when it has been stored away and unused for a long time or if you notice that it needs extra…

  • Salvadoran Pupusas

    Happy Recipe Wednesday! Last week we went on a family trip to see my cousin get married and I took a cast iron break, but I was so happy to be reunited to our cast iron when we got back! I always miss cooking with it when we are away. El Salvador has a national…

  • Veggie Frittata

    This is the second Frittata on our Cast Iron Journey this year and it was so good! I loved the addition of leeks to the mushrooms and spinach because it gave it a delicious depth of flavor. You can make this as you meal prep for the week and have a great meal to use…

  • Skillet Mushrooms and Spinach

    This week in our Cast Iron Journey, I made the most delicious side! Check it out: Ingredients 2 Tbsp Ghee or Butter 1/8 of a Red Onion, chopped 1 Garlic Clove, minced Red Pepper Flakes, to liking 1/4 tsp Salt 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced 4-6 cups of fresh Baby Spinach Method Heat the ghee in…

  • Getting Ready for Summer Desserts

    Clafoutis – A Gluten Free Version A clafoutis is the yummiest and easiest French dessert to make- a bit like a Dutch Baby, but it’s more like a custard! You can add ingredients to make it sweet for dessert or that tie in better to a breakfast or brunch. Check out how to make it…

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