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You an elevate your classic grilled cheese to a gourmet grilled cheese in just a couple of minutes and a few simple ingredients!  More ..read more

These easy, Skillet Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick and beautiful side dish to cook up all season long. This recipe uses simple pantry staples all while still being sure to impress your guests. They'll make a delicious addition to your holiday spread, summer grilling, or even for breakfast with your favorite eggs! For No. 8 skillet 5-6 medium sized sweet potatoes, evenly sliced 7 cloves of garlic, pressed 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp olive oil  1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp rosemary, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped G ..read more

Spiced Pear Galette There may be no better way to welcome the chilly weather than this rustic cast iron pear galette. The flaky crust, warm spices, and sweet pears are the perfect greeting to the fall leaves and cozy sweaters! Thank you to Faith Privitera from Faith’s Cakes for creating this beautiful treat for us. ToolsNo. 8 Lancaster Cast Iron Skillet Pie Crust 2 cups of flour 3 Tbs sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp lemon juice 6 tbs cold water Filling 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese 3 tbs brown butter 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbs heavy cream 2 large pears sliced thinly 1/2 cup brown sugar   ..read more

One of my favorite times of the year is when we have an abundance of sun-ripened tomatoes coming from our garden. Once the season starts, all of the canning, sauce-making, drying, and freezing begins. Although I love to have a variety of preserved tomatoes, I often save the cherry tomatoes for recipes such as this! There are so many ways to enjoy a tomato, but this baked goat cheese and tomato spread has to be one of my favorites for serving crowds or enjoying at home with a fresh loaf of bread.    ToolsNo. 8 Lancaster Cast Iron Skillet Ingredients 3-4 cups of cherry tomatoes,  ..read more

If you are a fan of Mac and Cheese, then definitely give this smoked Mac and Cheese recipe a try. We love this smoked version for the holiday season because it frees up the oven for your other side dishes! Smoked Mac and Cheese Tools: No. 10 Lancaster skillet or similar 12" cast iron skillet French Roux Spoon (optional) Pellet Smoker  Ingredients: 1 lb of Macaroni noodles 1/2 cup salted butter 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup flour 4 oz cream cheese 1 cup gouda cheese 1 cup gruyere cheese 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 1 tsp salt  1/2 tsp freshly ground ..read more

This is one of my favorite recipes when in need of an elegant and tasty treat. This cake is unbelievably moist with a light floral and fruity flavor thanks to the olive oil. I love pairing flavors such as lemon or orange with this cake to enhance the taste of the olive oil.  For this cake, you will want a high-quality cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil will have a more fruity aroma and refined taste. This flavor is what makes this cake truly unique and delicious! A rule to keep in mind is if you wouldn't want to eat it raw o ..read more

If you've never had a Dutch Baby, you are missing out on an incredibly easy, delicious, and versatile dish. The texture is amazing, having a lightly crisp edge and a custardy center. This dish can come together in a few simple steps and is able to be created as a savory or sweet dish! Tools                                                         Cast Iron Skillet                    &nbs ..read more

I wish I could take the credit for this recipe, but it has rightfully earned the name “Dad’s Famous French Toast” for a reason. Growing up, this was the breakfast of birthdays in the Kennedy house.  For starters, it's important to understand that this French toast must be prepared the evening before to allow it to soak overnight. When it comes to good food, you don't rush perfection, and you don't skip steps. After personally trying to cheat out of the pre-prep, I agree that preparing your French toast the night before is the key to the crispy-outside yet delicious custard-like cente ..read more

We are a meat and potatoes type of family which means that Shepherd's Pie is an obvious favorite in our household!  This dish is the ultimate comfort food and is a relatively quick and simple dish! Shepherd's Pie is a crowd-pleasing dish with a relatively simple grocery list! The ingredients are traditionally ground lamp, frozen carrots, frozen peas, mashed potatoes, cheese, and seasoning you most likely already have. That is pretty much it! This dish is excellent to make for a family dinner or even as a meal prep! Shepherd's Pie Tools: No. 10 Lancaster skillet o ..read more