Cast Iron Skillet Archives

Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Sour Cream

June 14, 2025December 1, 2025

Tender beef strips in a creamy, wine-kissed mushroom sauce—classic comfort food at its best.

American / Bread / Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Comfort Food / Dinner / Easy / Game Day / Kid-Friendly / Lunch / Main Course / Nut-Free / Pork / Potluck / Sautéing / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetables

Frank and Peppers Pita Pockets

June 14, 2025December 1, 2025

Warm pita halves filled with sautéed franks, peppers, onions, and tomato for a quick retro-style lunch.

Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Chicken / Chinese / Crowd Pleasing / Dinner / Easy / High Protein / Main Course / Nuts & Seed / One-Pot / One-Pan / Poultry / Quick & Easy / Stir Frying / Turkey & Poultry / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetables

Sweet Stir Fried Chicken

June 13, 2025November 30, 2025

A crisp, colorful walnut chicken stir-fry tossed in a glossy sesame-soy sauce.

American / Baking / Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Easy / Fall / Autumn / Game Day / Potato / Potluck / Sautéing / Side Dish / Thanksgiving / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetables / Vegetarian / Winter

Red Potato and Red Onion Gratin

June 13, 2025April 3, 2026

A golden potato gratin with tender red onions and fresh thyme, crisp edges, soft center.

5 Ingredients or Less / American / Baking / Bread / Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Easy / Eggs / Nut-Free / Picnic / Potluck / Under 30 Minutes / Vegetarian

Popovers from Mrs. Frageno

June 12, 2025November 30, 2025

Light and airy popovers from a cherished 1937 recipe.

BBQ / Cookout / Beans & Legumes / Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Easy / Fall / Autumn / German / Nut-Free / Pork / Potluck / Sautéing / Side Dish / Simmering / Thanksgiving / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetables / Winter

Sweet-and-Sour German Cabbage with Green Beans and Bacon

June 11, 2025November 30, 2025

A warm skillet of savory cabbage and green beans, perfectly topped with crisp bacon.

American / Baking / Boiling / Bread / Cast Iron Skillet / Crowd Pleasing / Dutch Oven / Easy / Nut-Free / Potluck / Sheet Pan / Side Dish / Simmering / Thanksgiving / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Moist and Savory Turkey Stuffing

June 11, 2025November 30, 2025

A classic moist stuffing made with savory broth and tender vegetables.

Budget Friendly / Cajun/Creole / Cast Iron Skillet / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dinner / Dutch Oven / Easy / Fall / Autumn / Frying / Grains & Rice / High Protein / Main Course / Nut-Free / One-Pot / One-Pan / One-Pot/One-Pan / Over 1 Hour / Pork / Potluck / Simmering / Vegetables / Winter

Creole Pork Chops with Rice and Tomato Sauce

June 11, 2025November 30, 2025

A Southern comfort classic, Creole Pork Chops baked in tomato sauce with rice and bacon drippings.

American / Baking / BBQ / Cookout / Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Eggs / Fall / Autumn / Freezer-Friendly / Game Day / Holidays / Make-Ahead / Meal Prep / Nut-Free / Potato / Potluck / Sautéing / Side Dish / Southern / Thanksgiving / Under 45 Minutes / Winter

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole

June 11, 2025April 3, 2026

A creamy and crunchy Midwestern classic perfect for gatherings and comfort meals.

American / Boiling / Budget Friendly / Cast Iron Skillet / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dinner / Easy / Fish / Game Day / Main Course / Meal Prep / One-Pot / One-Pan / One-Pot/One-Pan / Pasta & Noodles / Pescatarian / Potluck / Seafood / Shellfish / Seafood / Simmering / Under 30 Minutes

Creamy One-Pan Tuna-Mac Skillet

June 9, 2025November 30, 2025

Creamy, comforting Tuna-Mac Skillet is a retro favorite made in just one pan.