Dinner is one of my favorite meals of the day. Enjoying love and laughter around large dishes that can truly serve a crowd and be kept warm easily, is perfect for a dinner party or your average easy weekday meal.
Dinner recipes can be quick, easy, healthy, fancy, for two or for a crowd, but they should always be TASTY!
You and your family will love these flavorful dinner ideas that can often be made ahead of time or in a batch and stored in the freezer for next week’s meal. Between these and the hundreds more to come, you’re guaranteed to find a new family favorite.
This Dutch Oven Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is made with simple ingredients for a hearty weeknight meal or easy Sunday meal prep that is kid-friendly. Shredded beef combined with the comforting taste of butter, oil, and seasonings for an irresistible flavor the whole family will love! Better still, this Mississippi Pot Roast is scratch-made without an…
These Shredded Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce are a great alternative to the typical Tuesday taco night. Filled with spicy authentic Mexican flavor and topped with the basics of Mexican cuisine, this is an easy crowd pleaser any weeknight. The Origins of Enchiladas Now a popular item in most American diets, enchiladas were originally known…
Shredded Chicken is a staple in so many dishes and perfect for a Sunday night meal prep. Think this is reserved for the slow cooker? Think again! Whip up 5 to 7 pounds of shredded chicken in the dutch oven with just four ingredients and an hour of your time, and you will have a…
Jalapeno Popper Chicken breast in a cast iron skillet is easy, cheesy, and delicious for any quick weeknight meal – especially those eating low-carb or keto. Topped with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and bacon – what’s not to love! Jalapeno Popper Chicken I shared this Jalapeno Popper Chicken photo in our cast iron Facebook…
The best and easiest way to make Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops is with oil, butter, and a few key spices seared in a hot cast iron skillet. In less than 10 minutes your main dish for dinner will be done. Add a side salad and cubed potato for a full meal your family will…
Easy Dutch Oven Shepard’s Pie with beef is much like the classic Shepard’s Pie or Cottage Pie with layers of meat, vegetables, and creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes. This casserole with ground beef is started on the stovetop and finished in the oven to bake. A one-pot meal at it’s finest, giving you all the elements…
Mexican White Chicken Tortilla Lasagna has all your favorite flavors of white chicken chili assembled in a cheesy layer of large floured tortillas. This spicy dinner dish is perfect for Taco Tuesday or any game day potluck you’re having. Big bites and even bigger flavor make this dish a winner! If you’re in the mood…
Dutch Oven Corned Beef is braised in salty caramel whisky, baked in the oven, and served fork-tender alone or as the star in a boiled dinner.
This Chicken Parmesan recipe (chicken parmigiana) is a classic dinner-time meal and comfort food dish for a reason. Paired with pasta, broccoli, a salad, mashed potatoes – it’s as timeless as a little black dress. Fried in the skillet on the stovetop and finished in the oven this crispy, cheesy, saucy chicken breast is ready…
Chili recipes are a lot like taco recipes: easy, satisfying, different, and delicious. This Taco Chili recipe can be made in the slow cooker or instant pot, but we all know it’s better in a dutch oven on the stovetop or over an open campfire. Labeling the days of the week as Taco Tuesday and…
If you’ve ever wondered how to cook a steak in a cast iron skillet, I’ve got you covered. With this easy recipe, you can forget the expensive restaurants and pull out all the stops for a romantic evening at home. Seared steak poached with butter, seasoned with garlic and herbs; the only thing to make…
Knowing how to cook a spiral ham with homemade maple brown sugar glaze in the dutch oven is essential to any cast iron cook’s repertoire. A show-stopper as a holiday dinner, and easy enough to make for Sunday supers. This dish will have you in hog heaven! What is a spiral ham A true spiral…