Harness the Power of Your Cast Iron Skillet with our Top 10 Recipes

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New to cast iron cooking or just want more iron in your diet? We give you our top 10 favorite cast iron skillet recipes! Harness the heat holding power of your skillet in a tasty way!

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Whether you use it for a weapon or to cook in, the power of cast iron is unmatched. These recipes are made better by being cooked in the skillet that has been around longer than me! We hope you make them and enjoy them.

Pan Seared Filet served with Blackberry Chutney

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Pan seared filet with blackberry chutney. A delicious take on traditional steak. We crust the tender filet and quick sear it to keep it tender and juicy. Served with an easy and fancy blackberry chutney. GET THE RECIPE: Pan Seared Filet

Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers

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Enjoy all the flavors of a classic sandwich with a healthy twist. These low-carb Philly cheesesteak stuffed green peppers are a tasty meal to make and can even be prepped in advance! With savory roast beef and gooey cheese in every bite, you won’t be able to resist them! GET THE RECIPE: Stuffed Peppers

Fresh Apple Biscuits

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Delicious Fresh Apple Biscuits! We take the classic goodness of biscuits with the natural sweetness of fresh apples to form a delightful combo of flaky, tender layers and the irresistible taste of apples. GET THE RECIPE: Fresh Apple Biscuits

Skillet Chicken and Rice

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Skillet Chicken and Rice is the perfect one pan supper. Deliciously seasoned chicken cooked in butter makes way for a feast of cooked rice enhanced from the seasoned chicken pan drippings. GET THE RECIPE: Skillet Chicken and Rice

Skillet Flat Bread

Skillet Flat Bread
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Skillet Flat Bread is the easy way to have that delicious, soft flat bread right in your own home. We show you how easy it really is. Five ingredients and one rise will get you on the way to delicious bread every time! GET THE RECIPE: Skillet Flat Bread

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Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

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Our Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Casserole gives you that Pizza fix without all of the added sugar and carbs. This basic recipe is easily adaptable to fix all of your favorite pizza toppings! GET THE RECIPE: Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

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Homemade Biscuits with tall, buttery and flaky layers. Just when you thought they were too hard to make. We show you how simple and delicious they really are. GET THE RECIPE: Buttermilk Biscuits

Cracklin Cornbread

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Southern crackling cornbread is a true Southern recipe. Made with a traditional cornbread recipe and buttermilk. We take the succulent pork cracklin’ and bake it up in a cake of cornbread for a succulent surprise in every bite. GET THE RECIPE: Cracklin Cornbread

Southern Sausage Gravy

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Homemade Southern Sausage Gravy is a staple at any breakfast table. Crumbled cooked sausage, velvety white roux make a delicious breakfast whenever you need comfort and a rib sticking start to your day. GET THE RECIPE: Sausage Gravy

Crunchy Oven Baked Shrimp

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Crunchy Oven Baked Shrimp is a delicious way to enjoy shrimp any time you like. Crispy breadcrumbs seasoned with butter and lemon enhance the flavor of baked shrimp and make for a great week night special meal. GET THE RECIPE: Oven Baked Shrimp

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