Learn all the ins and outs of cooking with a Dutch oven-one of the most versatile kitchen tools youll ever use. The Dutch oven is the one cooking pot that does it all: bakes bread, steams vegetables, boils seafood, fries eggs, stews wild game, and broils meat.

A Dutch oven is the most versatile pot in your kitchen: a soup pot, a deep fryer, a braiser, a roaster, an enclosed bread oven, and the perfect vessel for one-dish meals. Don't relegate your prized pot to the back of the cabinet. Learn how to put your Dutch oven to work every day in so many different ways. Turn out practical yet fun meals made entirely in one pot, such as Weeknight Pasta Bolognese; Chicken Pot Pie with Spring Vegetables; and Lamb Meatballs with Orzo, Tomatoes, and Feta. Impressive braises and roasts, such as Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom Farrotto and Roasted Pork Loin with Barley, Butternut Squash, and Swiss Chard, go seamlessly from the stovetop (the enameled surface makes it easy to create fond without burning) to the oven (cast iron maintains steady heat to ensure food cooks perfectly). We even walk you through deep frying and artisanal bread baking at home (try the Korean Fried Chicken Wings or the Braided Chocolate Babka). And a range of appealing desserts, from Pear-Ginger Crisp (the pot holds a generous 5 pounds of pears) to Bourbon-Pecan Bread Pudding, benefit from the Dutch oven's high sides and even heating.

For years, the Dutch oven has been popular on the grill and barbecue scene, and cooking with the "black pots" over an open fire has become a fashionable cult; it is a symbol of the Wild West, freedom and adventure. Bothe shows you how to cook over open flames in a Dutch over, from roasts and casseroles to desserts and breads.

Learn to cook it all in cast iron! The cast-iron skillet is a sturdy, versatile, traditional kitchen workhorse that 85% of us own but far fewer of us reach for daily, mostly because we have one or two recipes we use it for and otherwise it stays in the back of the cabinet. In this new cookbook, the editors of Cook's Country will show you everything you need to know about cast-iron cookware and the many (and often surprising) dishes you can cook and bake in this multitasker of a pan, from the classic dishes everyone knows and loves like steak, perfect fried eggs, and cornbread, to innovative and inspiring recipes like skillet apple pie, pizza, and cinnamon swirl bread. Learn about this cast iron's history and what makes it uniquely American and let us show you how to shop for, season, care for, and clean this perfect pan.

Stylish and functional cast-iron cookware is prized for its versatility, durability, and exceptional heating capabilities. Now home cooks can get the most out of their cast-iron collection with over 40 recipes for the Dutch oven, skillet, and more. Whether it’s your grandmother’s well-seasoned black skillet or the brightly colored enameled pot you received as a wedding present, cast iron is the perfect choice for nearly any cooking task. You can use a Dutch oven to slow-simmer chicken until meltingly tender; a heavy frying pan to sear steaks to a juicy, browned finish; a ridged stove-top grill pan to cook golden and oozing cheese sandwiches; and a sturdy roasting pan to caramelize sweet root vegetables in the oven. Organized by type of cookware, each chapter shows the many ways to use these popular pots and pans, adored by professional chefs and home cooks alike. More than 40 tempting recipes are included, many of which boast beautiful, full-color photographs. From a hearty vegetable frittata and spicy beef chili to comforting lemon-herb chicken and decadent chocolate bread pudding, this book offers recipes for every meal of the day. Sample Recipes: Dutch Ovens & Braisers Olive oil–braised potatoes with herbs Brussels sprouts with bacon & onions Herbed beef stew Southern-style fried chicken Garlic-braised chicken Asian-style braised short ribs Rustic walnut no-knead bread Berry cobbler Frying Pans Tomato, arugula & goat cheese frittata Dutch baby with cinnamon pears Zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt Jalapeño-cheddar corn bread Grill Pans Summer vegetables with balsamic Fish tacos with mango salsa Chicken under a brick Three-cheese panini Peaches with cardamom honey Baking, Roasting & Gratin Pans Breakfast strata Potato & chard gratin Macaroni & cheese with bread crumbs Meat lasagna Rhubarb & apple crumble

From the “First Lady of Cast Iron Cooking,” 150 rustic recipes you can whip up inside in your oven or outdoors over a campfire. Grab your skillet and fire up the coals! Next time you need to feed hungry campers, give some of this classic cabin cuisine a try. Cream Soda Biscuits, Hootenanny Pancakes, Calico Beans, You Wish It Were Chicken Legs, and Cowgirl Apple-Pie Cake are just a sampling of the lip-smacking cast-iron and Dutch oven dishes you’ll enjoy. Inside you’ll also find tips on properly stoking your campfire and maintaining your skillet or Dutch oven, and each recipe features icons detailing the cooking methods you can use to prepare the dish.

Make the most of your Dutch oven with over 70 slow-cooked recipes for one-pot meals that are easy, delicious, and comforting—for the holidays and beyond. Home cooks know the Dutch oven is the original slow cooker and the most versatile pot in the kitchen—whether the model is well-used, a garage-sale find, or the latest luxe beauty from Le Creuset. From savory meals and sweet desserts to soups, stews, and pot roasts, the Dutch oven is your go-to kitchen essential for cooking comforting one-pot meals. In this companion to their successful Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook, James Beard protégé Sharon Kramis and longtime chef Julie Kramis Hearne offer more than 70 easy-to-prepare recipes for all occasions, including: • Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup • Braised Greens with Smoked Sausage • Moroccan Chicken and Pasta Bake • Pork Loin Braised in Milk • Lamb with Lemon, Oranges, and Green Olives • Beef Stew with Parsley Dumplings • Lemon Cake Pudding with Blueberries • Roasted Red Pears • Toasted Almond and Apricot Bread Pudding Featuring full-color photographs and comprehensive tips on how to select and care for your Dutch oven, this flavorful collection of recipes will inspire you to make full use of the best pot in your kitchen.