{"id":53019,"date":"2016-10-09T09:15:01","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T13:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=53019"},"modified":"2016-10-19T12:46:26","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T16:46:26","slug":"easy-cast-iron-skillet-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/easy-cast-iron-skillet-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53033 size-full\" title=\"10 Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes-for-Fall-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"10 Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one must-have pan to keep in your kitchen, it\u2019s the cast-iron skillet. It\u2019s the most versatile pan that can cook up a delectable <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/turkey-sausage-kale-frittata-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">frittata<\/a> and personal <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/low-carb-pizza-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">pizza pie<\/a> to a seared porterhouse steak and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/apple-pie-breakfast-parfait-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">apple pie<\/a> crumble. And the clean up is just as easy. (Hint: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/test-kitchen\/cooking-tips\/article\/how-to-use-a-cast-iron-skillet\" target=\"_blank\">best way to clean<\/a> a cast-iron skillet is by rubbing it with some kosher salt and wiping it down with oil.)<\/p>\n<p>Now that fall is in full swing, you\u2019ll want to cozy up to hearty recipes, and there\u2019s no better way than with cast-iron cooking. Check out these heartwarming cast-iron skillet recipes to get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/stir-fry-recipes-weeknight-dinners\/\" target=\"_blank\">8 Quick Stir-Fry Recipes for Healthy Weeknight Dinners<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10 Easy,\u00a0Delicious Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53024\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shakshuka-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenkitchenstories.com\/shakshuka-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shakshuka on a Budget<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Shakshuka is perfect for any time of day, but this Middle Eastern staple is particularly good for a nice weekend breakfast. Traditionally made with <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-eggs-benedict\/\" target=\"_blank\">poached eggs<\/a>, tomatoes, chili peppers and spices, this recipe also features nutrient-dense <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-kale-recipes\/\">kale<\/a> and fresh basil for a leafy green touch. The sweet tomato sauce is offset by the smoky flavors of paprika, cumin and chili peppers. Serve a side of rye bread for dipping! <em>Photo and recipe: David and Louise Frenkiel, Green Kitchen Stories<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53034\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sweet-Potato-Scramble-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"901\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/sweet-potato-veggie-scramble\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Veggie Scramble<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>If vegetables aren\u2019t making their way to your breakfast very often, this delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/how-to-make-scrambled-eggs-more-amazing\/\" target=\"_blank\">scramble<\/a> has a hefty serving. <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/vegetarian-sweet-potato-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet potatoes<\/a> are packed with beta-carotene, while bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C. Swiss chard offers vitamin K, magnesium and iron. <em>Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53025\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/One-Pot-Spinach-Macaroni-and-Cheese-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/diethood.com\/one-pot-spinach-feta-macaroni-and-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spinach and Feta Mac &amp; Cheese<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>This homestyle dish gets a Greek remix with feta cheese, <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/kale-vs-spinach-benefits-face-off\/\" target=\"_blank\">spinach<\/a> and tomatoes. And the feta isn\u2019t flying solo: This recipe uses a creamy three-cheese blend with mozzarella and white cheddar. To help cut down on fat, Katerina, founder of the food blog Diethood, uses unsweetened almond milk. She also goes easy on the salt with low-sodium vegetable broth, and swaps whole-wheat elbow macaroni or quinoa pasta for white pasta. <em>Photo and recipe: <\/em>Katerina \/ Diethood<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-one-pot-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\">15 One-Pot Meals for Quick, Healthy Dinners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53026\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Honey-Garlic-Shrimp-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecookingjar.com\/honey-garlic-shrimp-skillet\/\" target=\"_blank\">Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>You\u2019re only five ingredients away from this satisfying sizzler. Honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic are the key ingredients to the\u00a0finger-licking sauce.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/whole-30-recipes-zoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\">shrimp<\/a> cooks up fast and delivers a dose of iron, protein and vitamin B12, which helps keep your metabolism revved up. <em>Photo and recipe: Fara \/ The Cooking Jar<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53027\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Coconut-Cream-Quinoa-Porridge-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cottercrunch.com\/coconut-cream-pumpkin-quinoa-porridge-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coconut Cream Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Pureed <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-pumpkin-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">pumpkin<\/a> plus a trifecta of coconut oil, cream and shavings instantly elevate this quinoa-based porridge. It doesn\u2019t hurt that the vegan recipe is also a solid source of iron, protein and fiber from the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/quinoa-bowl-recipes-breakfast-lunch-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\">quinoa<\/a>. Honey adds a touch of natural sweetness, and ground cinnamon lends heartwarming flavor and aroma. Whip up a big batch on Sunday and bring it to work for a week\u2019s worth of deliciously filling breakfasts. <em>Photo and recipe: Lindsay Cotter \/ Cotter Crunch<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53028\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Vegan-Chilaquiles-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/chipotle-tofu-chilaquiles\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tofu Chilaquiles<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Baked tortilla chips, vegan cheese and a hearty <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/vegan-tofu-scramble-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">tofu scramble<\/a> keep the traditionally heavy recipe healthy and light. And thanks to a sauce of crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic and chipotle in adobo, this recipe is anything but flavorless. While chilaquiles is a popular brunch item, it makes a great dish for sharing when entertaining friends or as a quick dinner option. <em>Photo and recipe:\u00a0<\/em><em>Dana Shultz, Minimalist Baker <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/microwave-cake-mug-cake-single-serve-dessert-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">9 Single-Serve Dessert Recipes (Microwave Cake Included!)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53035 size-full\" title=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Turkey-Sausage-and-Kale-Frittata-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/turkey-sausage-kale-frittata-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Turkey Sausage and Kale Frittata<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>We all know <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-kale-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">kale is one heck of a superfood<\/a> (hello, vitamins A, C and E!). But when paired with a lean protein-packed duo of turkey sausage and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/egg-muffins-breakfast-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">eggs<\/a>, this recipe makes for one energy-packed way to start the day. Oh, and it only takes about a half and hour to make. <em>Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/veggie-breakfast-on-the-go-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">9 Veggie-Packed Breakfasts On-the-Go Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53029\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Chicken-Fajitas-Skillet-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/reciperunner.com\/skillet-chicken-fajitas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skillet Chicken Fajitas<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>This zesty recipe is the definition of quick and easy. Most of the time you\u2019ll clock in comes from prep, but buying diced peppers and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-chicken-breast-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\">chicken strips<\/a> at the store will cut your time down significantly. <em>Photo and recipe: Danae Halliday \/ Recipe Runner<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53031\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Umami-Edamame-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomageddon.com\/umami-edamame\/\" target=\"_blank\">Umami Edamame<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-snack-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Snack time<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be boring. This edamame snack is full of flavor thanks to Asian mix-ins like\u00a0soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Tossed with a sprinkling of metabolism-revving capsaicin, this is an easy, low-cal way to keep hunger at bay. <em>Photo and recipe:<\/em> <em>Matthew Cetta, Nomageddon<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-freezer-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\">13 Healthy Freezer Meals to Prep Now and Eat Later<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>And for Dessert&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53030\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Peach-Blueberry-Skillet-Cake-Cast-Iron-Skillet-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes to Conquer Your Busy Fall Schedule\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasonsandsuppers.ca\/skillet-peach-blueberry-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skillet Peach and Blueberry Cake<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>We told you: There\u2019s something here to sate every appetite \u2014 including your sweet tooth! This recipe takes a little longer to prepare, but it\u2019s well worth it. (We\u2019re loving the rustic cast-iron skillet presentation, too!) Start by getting yourself a haul of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/blueberry-peach-cobbler-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">fresh blueberries and peaches<\/a> for one last dose of summer wrapped up in this fluffy skillet cake. Feel free to opt for different fruit combos as the seasons change so you can enjoy all year long. <em>Photo and recipe: Jennifer, Seasons &amp; Supper<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From frittatas to baked mac and cheese, these cast-iron skillet recipes make delicious and hearty meals, and satisfy your cold-weather cravings. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,428,425,27,424,9],"tags":[33,204,39,155,171,341,388],"class_list":["post-53019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dessert","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","tag-breakfast","tag-cooking","tag-dessert","tag-dinner","tag-fall","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53019\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}