Hash-tag YUM Cast Iron Pan Focaccia April 2025 Those bubbles. That crust. And don’t get us started on those little flavor dimples. There’s something focaccia does that other breads can only dream of. Whether it’s sopping up sauce or stacking up in a sandwich, we think this recipe is as versatile as it is simple. Grab your baking pan and get ready to amaze yourself with a bread that’s ready in under two hours. Get the recipe Shop featured cookware The baking pan designed for all! A friend to cookies, focaccia, and sheet-pan dinners everywhere, the Cast Iron Baking Pan is an essential piece of cookware that does a lot. Take it home today and get ready to do, well, everything. Shop now Best thing since sliced bread Sandwiches are our love language We’ve very serious about sandwiches around here. Check out our full guide to making *extraordinary* sammies on focaccia—or whatever you’re baking this week. The Sandwich Encyclopedia Cook from the Recipe of the Month archives! Check out our favorite recipes and write-ups from past Recipe of the Month features. Corned Beef Skillet Hash Turn your Saint Patrick's Day leftovers into a diner classic that comes together in a single skillet. Pro tip: don't skip the kicky mustard cream sauce! Skillet Lasagna This Skillet Lasagna recipe is a win all around. We use Italian sausage instead of ground beef to add rich flavor, then we layer in our favorite marinara sauce and a dreamy blend of cheeses: ricotta, parm, and mozzarella. Cast Iron Steak and Eggs Not only will this recipe help you serve perfectly cooked steak and eggs, it will also teach you how to step things up with homemade béarnaise—a French favorite for steak. Let’s get brunch on! Standing Rib Roast & Yorkshire Pudding The holidays call for something a bit extraordinary. This rib roast is standing-ovation worthy, with a creamy horseradish sauce and special occasion Yorkshire Pudding that we drizzle with honey because, well, Tennessee. Cast Iron Pecan Pie While there may be many versions (and just as many opinions) about what makes a perfect pecan pie, we think this one will please everyone at your table, thanks to a sweet-as-pie filling and lots of crunchy, coated pecans. Pasta Bolognese We’re serving up Pasta Bolognese—Chef Kris style. Once you get everything in the dutch oven, this is a hands-off recipe. The secret to this sauce is all in the simmer. The longer it goes, the better it’ll be. Simmer on, friends! Chicken Under A Skillet We sandwich a spatchcocked chicken between two skillets to help more meat make contact with hot iron—leading to crispy skin and tender, juicy chicken. This bird is well-seasoned with our own Tennessee Smoke Sear Blend! Thin Crust Pizza We wanted to replicate the irresistible crispy, cracker-thin crust that dive-y pizza joints have perfected. Skillet Peach Cake Nothing says summer in the south quite like fresh peaches. Our July 2024 Recipe of the Month has layers of peaches baked into a tender cake, swirled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with a sugary crust. Combo Cooker Sourdough Loaf For June’s Recipe of the Month, we’re taking up a sourdough bread hobby. This recipe is for everyone, whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro. We’ll walk you through every step and help you make it work for your schedule, from making a sourdough starter to baking the perfect loaf. Diner-Style Smash Burgers You can sizzle these burgers inside or out—all you need is a big skillet and grill press! The best part? We pile onions on the skillet and smash the burgers on top for a dreamy, caramelized onion crust. Then, we slather it with a homemade roasted garlic aioli. Cornbread Sausage Balls We took the traditional Sausage Ball and added our homegrown Skillet Cornbread Mix for a savory, herby, and sausage-y appetizer that is reason enough to collect with our favorite folks. Shepherd's Pie Our March 2024 Recipe of the Month is a St. Patrick’s Day favorite that’s perfect for weeknight meals or dinner parties alike. When it comes time to serve this to your crew, don’t forget to pair it with a nice stout and some Irish soda bread. Classic Hot Wings Whether we’re having people over for game day or hosting a birthday party, we’ll take any excuse to fry a big batch of wings. Chicken Marsala For Chef Kris Stubblefield, our January 2024 Recipe of the Month is big on flavor, tradition, and great memories. Sunday Pot Roast Our December Recipe of the Month is a slow-cooked classic: Sunday Pot Roast. It’ll be the star of any holiday party, but it’s simple enough to keep on rotation throughout the winter. Stuffed Cornbread Dressing Our November 2023 Recipe of the Month features big fall-favorites like sage and apples, but adds cornbread for a stuffed-to-the-brim casserole pan of dressing. Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Sauce Our October Recipe of the Month is inspired by everyone’s favorite fall flavor/scent/philosophy: pumpkin spice. But it takes a savory turn. Harvest Apple Crisps For our September Recipe of the Month, we’re celebrating apple season with a sweet and comforting apple crisp that you’ll have on rotation all fall. Citrus Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Aioli This taco recipe starts with 1½ pounds of shrimp, seasoned with Sizzling Citrus and dressed with Southern twang (AKA Duke’s Mayo). Then, we top everything off with grilled avocado slices and a south-of-the-border-inspired aioli. Cornbread Panzanella & Peach Browned Butter For July's Recipe of the Month, we add cornbread and peaches to a traditional panzanella, then dress everything in a peach-infused brown butter. Grilled Ribeyes & Summer Vegetables Make this one-pan meal to celebrate all the big, fresh, grilled flavors of summer. Plus, this Recipe of the Month dinner gets bonus points for a weeknight-friendly shopping list. Sweet Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake We took our Recipe of the Month Strawberry Shortcake and made it a shareable, host-worthy favorite. Fresh & Fluted Strawberry Shortcake When warm weather gives you strawberries, make shortcake. Mini Goat Cheese Frittatas We took our Recipe of the Month and made it, well, mini. These goat cheese frittatas turn our skillet-sized wonder into a shareable, packable, pre-prep-able breakfast or lunch. Goat Cheese Frittata This skillet frittata delivers on a lot of fronts: not only does it make a delicious brunch addition or a perfect dinnertime main, it’s packed full of ingredients that you can find at your local farmers market. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich This chicken parmesan sandwich has it all, from a classic red sauce that will get your kitchen smelling like a perfect Sunday, to crusty bread, to a tender, breaded chicken cutlet topped with piles of mozzarella. One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta Check out our inaugural Recipe of the Month! Get your sauce bubbling and your cutlets sizzling with our take on a one-pan chicken parmesan pasta. Cook along with us—here’s how! 1. Find our monthly recipe: We’ll drop a new recipe here, across social, and via our email newsletter on the first of each month. Then, get your grocery list ready! 2. Shop the featured item: Each recipe is made in a featured piece of cast iron. Buy it before you get cooking! 3. Follow along for tips, tweaks, and more: All month, we’ll offer tips for making the recipe, helpful technique videos you can carry into all your cooking, and fresh takes from our community of chefs and cooks. 4. Cook, share, and (of course) eat: Dig in, y’all! It’s all about enjoying great food. And don’t forget to share your pictures, tips, and experiences with us at @lodgecastiron! Learn new techniques Cook along with Kris Check out our Youtube channel for even more cooking advice and inspiration—straight from the Lodge Culinary Studio! Learn more Need a hand? Check out some useful tips and tricks for cooking any recipe in cast iron. Popular Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking These common substitutions are widely used and can help reduce a panic when you’re already five steps into a recipe. Beginner’s Guide to Cast Iron Cleaning and Care We’re here to help you with your everyday cast iron questions so you can start cooking and making memories—with confidence—today. Oils for Cast Iron Cooking and Seasoning Lodge uses a soy-based vegetable oil to season its cast iron cookware. You can use almost any cooking oil to season your cast iron at home. Cook along with us and share what you’re making @lodgecastiron. 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Hash-tag YUM Cast Iron Pan Focaccia April 2025 Those bubbles. That crust. And don’t get us started on those little flavor dimples. There’s something focaccia does that other breads can only dream of. Whether it’s sopping up sauce or stacking up in a sandwich, we think this recipe is as versatile as it is simple. Grab your baking pan and get ready to amaze yourself with a bread that’s ready in under two hours. Get the recipe Shop featured cookware The baking pan designed for all! A friend to cookies, focaccia, and sheet-pan dinners everywhere, the Cast Iron Baking Pan is an essential piece of cookware that does a lot. Take it home today and get ready to do, well, everything. Shop now Best thing since sliced bread Sandwiches are our love language We’ve very serious about sandwiches around here. Check out our full guide to making *extraordinary* sammies on focaccia—or whatever you’re baking this week. The Sandwich Encyclopedia Cook from the Recipe of the Month archives! Check out our favorite recipes and write-ups from past Recipe of the Month features. Corned Beef Skillet Hash Turn your Saint Patrick's Day leftovers into a diner classic that comes together in a single skillet. Pro tip: don't skip the kicky mustard cream sauce! Skillet Lasagna This Skillet Lasagna recipe is a win all around. We use Italian sausage instead of ground beef to add rich flavor, then we layer in our favorite marinara sauce and a dreamy blend of cheeses: ricotta, parm, and mozzarella. Cast Iron Steak and Eggs Not only will this recipe help you serve perfectly cooked steak and eggs, it will also teach you how to step things up with homemade béarnaise—a French favorite for steak. Let’s get brunch on! Standing Rib Roast & Yorkshire Pudding The holidays call for something a bit extraordinary. This rib roast is standing-ovation worthy, with a creamy horseradish sauce and special occasion Yorkshire Pudding that we drizzle with honey because, well, Tennessee. Cast Iron Pecan Pie While there may be many versions (and just as many opinions) about what makes a perfect pecan pie, we think this one will please everyone at your table, thanks to a sweet-as-pie filling and lots of crunchy, coated pecans. Pasta Bolognese We’re serving up Pasta Bolognese—Chef Kris style. Once you get everything in the dutch oven, this is a hands-off recipe. The secret to this sauce is all in the simmer. The longer it goes, the better it’ll be. Simmer on, friends! Chicken Under A Skillet We sandwich a spatchcocked chicken between two skillets to help more meat make contact with hot iron—leading to crispy skin and tender, juicy chicken. This bird is well-seasoned with our own Tennessee Smoke Sear Blend! Thin Crust Pizza We wanted to replicate the irresistible crispy, cracker-thin crust that dive-y pizza joints have perfected. Skillet Peach Cake Nothing says summer in the south quite like fresh peaches. Our July 2024 Recipe of the Month has layers of peaches baked into a tender cake, swirled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with a sugary crust. Combo Cooker Sourdough Loaf For June’s Recipe of the Month, we’re taking up a sourdough bread hobby. This recipe is for everyone, whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro. We’ll walk you through every step and help you make it work for your schedule, from making a sourdough starter to baking the perfect loaf. Diner-Style Smash Burgers You can sizzle these burgers inside or out—all you need is a big skillet and grill press! The best part? We pile onions on the skillet and smash the burgers on top for a dreamy, caramelized onion crust. Then, we slather it with a homemade roasted garlic aioli. Cornbread Sausage Balls We took the traditional Sausage Ball and added our homegrown Skillet Cornbread Mix for a savory, herby, and sausage-y appetizer that is reason enough to collect with our favorite folks. Shepherd's Pie Our March 2024 Recipe of the Month is a St. Patrick’s Day favorite that’s perfect for weeknight meals or dinner parties alike. When it comes time to serve this to your crew, don’t forget to pair it with a nice stout and some Irish soda bread. Classic Hot Wings Whether we’re having people over for game day or hosting a birthday party, we’ll take any excuse to fry a big batch of wings. Chicken Marsala For Chef Kris Stubblefield, our January 2024 Recipe of the Month is big on flavor, tradition, and great memories. Sunday Pot Roast Our December Recipe of the Month is a slow-cooked classic: Sunday Pot Roast. It’ll be the star of any holiday party, but it’s simple enough to keep on rotation throughout the winter. Stuffed Cornbread Dressing Our November 2023 Recipe of the Month features big fall-favorites like sage and apples, but adds cornbread for a stuffed-to-the-brim casserole pan of dressing. Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Sauce Our October Recipe of the Month is inspired by everyone’s favorite fall flavor/scent/philosophy: pumpkin spice. But it takes a savory turn. Harvest Apple Crisps For our September Recipe of the Month, we’re celebrating apple season with a sweet and comforting apple crisp that you’ll have on rotation all fall. Citrus Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Aioli This taco recipe starts with 1½ pounds of shrimp, seasoned with Sizzling Citrus and dressed with Southern twang (AKA Duke’s Mayo). Then, we top everything off with grilled avocado slices and a south-of-the-border-inspired aioli. Cornbread Panzanella & Peach Browned Butter For July's Recipe of the Month, we add cornbread and peaches to a traditional panzanella, then dress everything in a peach-infused brown butter. Grilled Ribeyes & Summer Vegetables Make this one-pan meal to celebrate all the big, fresh, grilled flavors of summer. Plus, this Recipe of the Month dinner gets bonus points for a weeknight-friendly shopping list. Sweet Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake We took our Recipe of the Month Strawberry Shortcake and made it a shareable, host-worthy favorite. Fresh & Fluted Strawberry Shortcake When warm weather gives you strawberries, make shortcake. Mini Goat Cheese Frittatas We took our Recipe of the Month and made it, well, mini. These goat cheese frittatas turn our skillet-sized wonder into a shareable, packable, pre-prep-able breakfast or lunch. Goat Cheese Frittata This skillet frittata delivers on a lot of fronts: not only does it make a delicious brunch addition or a perfect dinnertime main, it’s packed full of ingredients that you can find at your local farmers market. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich This chicken parmesan sandwich has it all, from a classic red sauce that will get your kitchen smelling like a perfect Sunday, to crusty bread, to a tender, breaded chicken cutlet topped with piles of mozzarella. One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta Check out our inaugural Recipe of the Month! Get your sauce bubbling and your cutlets sizzling with our take on a one-pan chicken parmesan pasta. Cook along with us—here’s how! 1. Find our monthly recipe: We’ll drop a new recipe here, across social, and via our email newsletter on the first of each month. Then, get your grocery list ready! 2. Shop the featured item: Each recipe is made in a featured piece of cast iron. Buy it before you get cooking! 3. Follow along for tips, tweaks, and more: All month, we’ll offer tips for making the recipe, helpful technique videos you can carry into all your cooking, and fresh takes from our community of chefs and cooks. 4. Cook, share, and (of course) eat: Dig in, y’all! It’s all about enjoying great food. And don’t forget to share your pictures, tips, and experiences with us at @lodgecastiron! Learn new techniques Cook along with Kris Check out our Youtube channel for even more cooking advice and inspiration—straight from the Lodge Culinary Studio! Learn more Need a hand? Check out some useful tips and tricks for cooking any recipe in cast iron. Popular Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking These common substitutions are widely used and can help reduce a panic when you’re already five steps into a recipe. Beginner’s Guide to Cast Iron Cleaning and Care We’re here to help you with your everyday cast iron questions so you can start cooking and making memories—with confidence—today. Oils for Cast Iron Cooking and Seasoning Lodge uses a soy-based vegetable oil to season its cast iron cookware. You can use almost any cooking oil to season your cast iron at home. Cook along with us and share what you’re making @lodgecastiron. Get $10 off any $50+ order!* While you're shopping, become a Pan Fan today and sign up for our newsletter! *Coupon code will be sent to your email after you sign up for our newsletter! New sign ups only. Sign Up By submitting your information, you are agreeing to Lodge Cast Iron’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Please try again.
