Cast-Iron Cookbook for Beginners - by Elena Rosemond-Hoerr (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the ease and versatility of cast iron cooking for beginners

The heavy-duty cast iron skillet is the toughest, most versatile pan in your kitchen. Its range is virtually unlimited―from a perfectly fried egg to a crisp-bottom apple pie. This beginner-friendly cookbook is your all-in-one guide to getting the most out of one of the oldest, most resilient pieces of kitchen equipment.

Along with dozens of one-pan recipes and helpful tips, this cookbook teaches you how to clean and care for your skillet. From seasoning and heating the pan to companion tools you'll want to have, you'll be ready to wow family and friends as you cook up delicious dishes with ease. What's more, if you give it the proper care, your cast iron skillet will last a lifetime.

This cast iron cookbook features:

• 100 one-pan recipes―All of the recipes in this cookbook require just one skillet and use ingredients commonly found at most grocery stores.
• More than just meat―Cook what's fresh and in season with the dozens of vegetarian recipes that are sure to satisfy.
• Dos and don'ts―Learn all the rules for mastering your skillet, from keeping it completely oiled to never putting it in the dishwasher.

If you've been looking for a cast iron-focused cookbook that's easy to follow, this is the one for you.

Review Quotes

"Cast-Iron Cookbook for Beginners is a book you absolutely need on your shelf. Elena offers easy-to-follow tips and gorgeous, thoughtful dishes you'll be thrilled to make. Her love of cast iron, Southern warmth, and home-style practicality give every recipe a special type of magic--magic you can recreate in your kitchen." --Rachael Narins, author of Cast Iron Cooking

"If you've been gifted a cast-iron skillet, have one in your cupboard gathering dust, or you've been cooking with this kitchen workhorse for years, the Cast-Iron Cookbook for Beginners is a book to add to your library. You'll discover classic cast-iron classics like Masa Harina Cornbread as well as unexpected skillet dishes like Buttermilk Pound Cake with Blackberry Jam and Bacon and Onion Meatloaf. With helpful tips and charming anecdotes for each recipe, this book is not only filled with approachable, delicious dishes, it's a fun read too!" --Ashley Strickland Freeman, author of The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook

"The cast iron skillet is a timeless and wonderfully versatile kitchen companion. In Cast-Iron Cookbook for Beginners, Elena shows you these wonders through beautiful, simple, and delicious recipes. From fried grits with strawberries and honey to Nashville hot chicken, Cast-Iron Cookbook for Beginners provides plenty of inspiration alongside a helping of Southern charm." --Tiffany La Forge, author of The Modern Cast Iron Cookbook