Seeking Cast Iron Pan Recipes

[SundayCrepes]

I just got my first cast iron and am so excited. Now I need recipes. Anyone have any to share? Vegetarian and gluten free (though I can probably convert recipes to that format.)

Thanks

(I'll cross post in good eating to see what other folks have to say.)

[Comtessa]

Oh, cornbread, to be sure!!!  It comes out beautifully moist when baked in a hot cast-iron pan.  Is corn GF?  I have no idea.  I also like Irish soda bread baked in cast-iron. 

One of my favorite (easy, easy) cast-iron recipes is a Chilean dish they call tortilla, it's kind of like a baked omelette.  You just preheat your oven to 350 or so, then sautee a bunch of veggies in a big cast-iron pan -- whatever veggies you have would work fine, a typical tortilla might have onions, Swiss chard, grated carrots, zucchini, that sort of thing -- and add whatever seasonings you like (fresh basil or cilantro would be pretty common in this, but I often dress it up with other things, like curry or ground chipotle pepper).  Then, add a bunch of eggs (I usually use 2-3 eggs per serving) that have been whipped for a few minutes (I use a hand mixer) with a pinch of baking soda and salt.  Pour the egg-froth over the top of the veggies, fold them in gently, then stick the whole thing in the oven until the top is lightly browned.  Pull it out, let it cool a few minutes, then slice and eat with fresh tomato salad or some other kind of fresh veggie.  Very chileno, very high-protein.  A great way to use up a CSA share!  In fact, I think the kids and I are going to go out on an egg-hunt after naptime; this is sounding like a great dinner to me right now!!!

[wytchywoman]

I don't know if this is helpful to you or not, but I cook everything in cast iron. I don't own any other kind of pan.

[SundayCrepes]

Originally Posted by wytchywoman 

I don't know if this is helpful to you or not, but I cook everything in cast iron. I don't own any other kind of pan.

Others said that on the nutrition forum. I'm giving it a try, as long as there's not too much water.

[mamayogibear]

Originally Posted by wytchywoman 

I don't know if this is helpful to you or not, but I cook everything in cast iron. I don't own any other kind of pan.

Me too. I own one cast iron pan and a giant broth/stock pot that I use for boiling beans and rice in. I want to get a cast iron tea kettle someday

[SundayCrepes]

I actually have 2 pizza pans that I have already used as cookie sheets and a 12 in skillet. I'm waiting to see if I need to add to that.