Are you looking for a nourishing, one-pan meal that is packed with flavor and is filling? This skillet meal is a family favorite because it uses up what we have in the kitchen and is so delicious! This is a simple meal that uses up all of those odds and ends you have left in the refrigerator, but it tastes like the best comfort dish ever. You will love how quickly and easily this one-pan meal whips up. My favorite part is the filling, but my kids love the fluffy cheese bread topping that bakes up golden and gooey in the oven. If you need other tried-and-true recipes, be sure to try my crock p ..read more

This one-pot crustless chicken pot pie brings together simple kitchen ingredients into one pot and creates a cozy meal that is the epitome of comfort food. It is packed with healthy mixed vegetables and delicious flavor that is a great way to fill hungry bellies without much effort. As a larger family, I’m always on the lookout for a budget and time family friendly meal. It’s important to me that I use natural ingredients that provide flavor and nutrients for my family. Chicken is a staple ingredient in our evening dishes and this healthy chicken pot pie is a family favorite. It is simple to ..read more

There are a lot of cooking pans you could choose when filling your kitchen repertoire. The top two choices, in my experience, are cast iron and stainless steel. There are several things to consider when spending money on cooking pans. As you know, cooking pans are mighty pricey, especially if you are starting from ground zero and you need to purchase several. The last thing you want is to buy a pan and later realize it is full of toxic chemicals or that it doesn’t stand the test of time. You will find a lot of options from non-stick, which is full of unhealthy chemicals, to the generational c ..read more

Cast iron is one of the best pan choices you can make when cooking. There are a few things to take into consideration when cooking with cast iron and the best oil for cast iron cooking is one of them! Many moons ago, I received my grandmother’s cast iron skillets from decades ago. I was thrilled to have them to cook with, but I wasn’t sure exactly how to use them without having a mess of stuck-on food to clean up. Cast iron cooking provides a great depth of flavor, as well as, an even cooking temperature. So many people want to cook with cast iron, but they are afraid because they have either ..read more

There’s nothing quite like a delicious pancake that tastes more like a donut because of the perfectly cooked outside and fluffy inside. That only happens when you cook your pancakes with the perfect pan. Today, I’m going to share tips on how to make a pancake on cast iron. There are very few tools in my cooking arsenal that compare to the perfection of my tried and true cast iron. I get a lot of questions about using cast iron on an electric stove and I shared an entire post about that. When you pair cast iron and the perfect, fluffy pancake recipe you get an easy breakfast that tastes so muc ..read more

Cast iron has been a cooking pan that has been touted for generations, and for good reason. The flavors and sear that you get with this type of pan can’t be rivaled. So, how do you use cast iron if you have an induction stove? We’ve all heard of families who grew up eating off of “grandma’s pans” and how the food tasted unlike any other. It creates a memory that forever changes the family table. So many wonder if it matters what kind of stove they have when it comes to using cast iron? Can they be used on glass stove tops, such as using cast iron on an electric stove or using cast iron on ind ..read more

A little over a year ago, I started cooking with cast iron. As a result, I learned how to use cast iron on an electric stove. Cast iron has been a cooking pan that has been touted for generations, and for good reason. The flavors and sear that you get with this type of pan can’t be rivaled. We’ve all heard of families who grew up eating off of “grandma’s pans” and how the food tasted unlike any other. It creates a memory that forever changes the family table. When I got my Nene’s cast iron, almost two years ago, I wanted to master the art of cooking with them. I must admit that I was nervous ..read more