I have been an avid user of cast iron for two decades and have used a variety of pots/skillets/dutch ovens/griddles for cooking darn near everything.I've used them for everything from cooking trout over a camp fire to making gourmet sauces for special occasions.
This is the first book I have seen devoted to the wonder of cast iron.But that's not what makes it such a great cook book.
The recipes are simple, filling and very good.Everything I have made so far has been a hit with my kids and hasn't left a huge mess of my kitchen.The skillet comes full from the oven or stove, goes straight to the table, and leaves empty.Many recipes can be finished easily in the short amount of time most of us have between arrriving home from work and when kids start howling with hunger.For those recipes that don't, I have made them one night and heated them through the next with great results.
I highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to serve good food easily.That it comes from cast iron is an extra benefit!This cookbook is awesome.I needed to replace my old non-stick cookware and decided to buy cast iron cookware.AND of course I needed a cookbook for cast iron cooking.This cookbook has so many great receipes, everyone of the receipes sounds mouth watering delicious. I have already tried several recipes from this cookbook, and my family loves them. I'm so glad I switched to cast irson, everything tastes great in cast iron.Very good cookbook, I like that it provides very clear instruction on what types/size f pot to use. As someone who is learning to use cast iron for cooking I found this to be one of the best books avaliable.
The book provided exellent recipies that guys can use for outdoor "grilling" on a double burner instead of the typical charcole method.I purposely chose this book for the history it offered.Since recently returning to cast iron cookware, I wanted to know what other cooks have learned.Kind of like looking over Grandma's shoulders...soaking up her wisdom and experiences.Well this book offeres lots of Grandmothers AND Grandfathers who are experienced cooks!
I noticed one of the previous reviewers called the recipes "quirky."I personally have to disagree.The example the reviewer used was "Strawberry Pizza," pg 178.It's baked on a pizza pan as any fruit pizza would be.I did not find anything I'd call bizare.All the recipes I've seen are what I am used to seeing and preparing, plus a few unexpected surprises...
For instance, page 39 starts a section just for cornbread recipes.26 different recipes for cornbread...I grew up on just one recipe.I really can't wait to try "Ultimate Cornbread" (pg 48) which has sour cream and cheddar cheese listed as ingredients.
This book also offers all the other chapters you would expect to find; breads, veggies, eggs/cheese, poultry, fish, meat, etc.
All the recipes offer us a suggested pan to use, the names of the author(s) and sometimes a little story to go with the recipe.
I've truly enjoyed reading this cookbook.All in all, a delightfull, fun cookbook to use whether or not you are a fan of cast iron cookware!
I do hope this review helps you...
Lodge CBSF A Skillet Full of Traditional Southern Lodge Cast Iron Recipes and Memories Cookbook
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